Fungal Toe Nail Infection
Are you suffering from nail fungal infection? It's not a big problem. Now you have a good opportunity to free yourself from embarrassment and discomfort of infected nails. Nail fungal infection is a very common problem nowadays. Our body has some hidden places for germ and dirt. Toenails and finger nails became the places to develop infection-causing fungi. Little toe finger and big toe finger are the two most affected fingers for fungi. Fungal nail infection is harmful as it leads to discoloration, disfiguration of nail , extreme physical pain & creates difficulty in walking. Fungal nail infection is one of the most contagious diseases in our body. Toenails are more likely to become infected than fingernails. Toenails are affected four times more than finger nail by nail fungi. Fungal toe nail infection some times becomes most difficult nail conditions to treat easily. If your toenail is infected then there is a chance of Fingernail infection as well , because the fungus may spread as you scratch your itchy toes and toenail.
Common Symptoms of Fungal Nail Infection:
Depending on the type of fungus, symptoms may vary. Some of the common symptoms of fungal toe nail infection are thickening of toenails, discoloration of the toenails to yellow, brown, gray or black, falling of nail, accumulation of smelly debris under the nail, brittle, crack of nails & change in shape, appearance of spots on the sides of nail and even pain in toes or fingertips as it separates from its bed some times. Due to the infection the surrounding toe skin becomes red, itchy or swollen and gives pain. If you wear tight shoes then the possibility of fungal toe nail infection increases. Abnormal ph level of the skin may play an important role in fungal nail infection. Some more factors of fungal nail infection are reduced immunity, reduced moisture in feet. It spreads from one toe to another or to other body parts/ other person.
If your nail is damaged or slightly separated from its toe then it becomes the reason of your fungal nail infection! The best way to prevent from fungal nail infection is to wear shoes that fit properly on your feet. There should be a proper space between end of the shoe & tip of the longest toe, this helps in preventing damage of toe. Nail infections are more common in people who live in hot or humid climates because warm, wet places are favorable for fungus to grow. Fungal toe nail infection increases the discomfort and makes it hard to walk properly. The important thing that you can do to protect the nail from fungal infections is to protect the nail from injuries.
Dr. Ravaei gives you an effective treatment for your fungal nail infection. He is qualified & certified by American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics & has combined and refined techniques, treatments for fungal toe nail infection. We provide the optimum treatment for fungal nail infection
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