Toenail removal?

I have an infection, after 2 weeks of antibiotics (2nd week stronger) the doctor said it wouldn't go on its own and I'd need surgery to remove the whole nail and not have it grow back!! It's not ingrown so is this necessary? The injury was caused by somebody standing on me. I really really don't want this done, what will happen if I don't have it done?Toenail removal?
1) That is very strange advice of your doctor. Toenails are to be saved under all possible circumstances.





2) Which toe is it? The big one NEEDS to have a nail. Otherwise walking and balacing becomes very difficult. Other toes are not so important in this respect.





3) I strongly recommend to visit another doctor and get a second opinion.





4) If doing an operation, usually much care is taken to safe the nail-building tissues, so that a new nail can grow. Find a competent doctor!Toenail removal?
If the infection is under your nail and cannot be cured by antibiotics then you need to have it removed, otherwise it will stay trapped under your nail and could spread to the rest of your foot/ your blood...anywhere really. An untreated infection can be incredibly dangerous. I wouldn't advise against talking to another doctor to see if you could somehow save the nail. But the first person who answered this question is way waaaay incorect. Your toe itself is necessary for balance and whatnot, your nail just acts to protect your toe. My mom is 50 and hasn't had a nail on one of her big toes since she was a teenager. She has perfect balance and is an avid runner, she just participated in a 10k run. So losing your nail isn't the end of the world. But like I said before talk to another doc and see if there is an alternate option but do it soon so the infection doesnt lead to something much more serious!

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