Infected Toenail Symptoms & Diagnosis

Symptoms

Symptoms include:

Redness and swelling of the skin around the nail
Pus formation near the nail
Pain and tenderness to the touch
Discoloration or ridging of the nail
Absence of the cuticle

Diagnosis

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. If there is pus, your doctor may recommend that you have it drained. You should not try to drain the pus yourself. Your doctor may send a sample of the pus to the lab for testing.

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