Ingrown toenails can become a serious problem if they are out of sight and out of mind for too long. Fortunately, we have some information pertaining to ingrown toenails from Podiatrist in Motion. Dr. Gregory Cardinal provides comprehensive podiatry services, including treatment for ingrown toenails in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, Leesburg, Warrenton, VA, and surrounding areas including Washington, DC, and Maryland. Let's take a closer look at ingrown toenails, what causes them, and how we can provide expert relief.

What Are Ingrown Toenails?

Ingrown toenails occur whenever the nail on the side of the toe begins to grow into soft flesh. This can cause pain, inflammation, infections, and swelling. More often than not, an ingrown toenail can be found in the big toe, though it can happen to other toes depending on the circumstances. Fortunately, Dr. Cardinal can help you with this condition.

When Should You See a Doctor?

These are the circumstances when it is best recommended that you see a doctor to treat your ingrown toenail problem:

• If you have diabetes or any other condition that prevents blood flow from reaching the affected area.
• If there is extreme discomfort associated with your ingrown toenail and if there is an infection that is beginning to spread.

How Dr. Cardinal Can Help

If you have been suffering from an ingrown toenail, Dr. Cardinal can help you in your own home. Here are some treatment options that he provides that can help you overcome this condition and reduce the pain, inflammation, and infection that you are experiencing.

• He may lift the nail and place dental floss or a splint underneath it to help encourage the nail to grow above the affected area. Improvements usually take two to twelve weeks.
• The option to partially remove the ingrown toenail is possible. Dr. Cardinal can numb the toe and slowly remove the partially affected area to give relief to your toe.
• A tube splint may be placed underneath the nail to help encourage it to grow in another direction and can immediately reduce the amount of pain that you are experiencing.

Let Our Podiatrist Help You Today

Have you been suffering from an ingrown toenail for too long? Does it hurt to walk? Has this condition caused you to become partially immobile due to the pain? Podiatrist in Motion led by Dr. Cardinal can provide house calls in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, Leesburg, Warrenton, VA, and surrounding areas including Washington, DC, and Maryland areas and is ready to help you today. Give us a call at (703) 879-5155 today to schedule your appointment with us. Dr. Cardinal will be able to help you at your convenience when you're afflicted by this harmful condition.