Living With Nail Fungus: Pain And Treatment Options

A nail infection is caused by a fungus and can occur in both toenails and fingernails. Symptoms can vary, but nail infections can cause pain if they are severe. At first, you may only see a white or yellow spot under your nail, but over time, this can spread and turn your whole nail white, yellow, green, or black. The nail may thicken and could be hard to trim, and it may start to curl up or down or loosen from the nail bed.

Pain in toes or fingertips

A nail infection is caused by a fungus. This infection can happen in both toenails and fingernails. It is more common in toenails. A nail with onychomycosis, commonly caused by nail fungus infections, can result in pain in the toes or fingertips. The infection can cause pain if it is severe. Some people with fungal nail infections have athlete’s foot. This is a similar condition that affects the skin around the toes. Fungal infections can also lead to ingrown toenails as well. The infection is usually caused by exposure to a fungus. The fungus grows in wet, dark conditions.

The nail may become thick, yellow and brittle. It may become misshapen and crumble when you touch it. You may notice a bad smell. It’s easy to ignore fungal nail infections at first, since you may not have any pain. But if you don’t treat them, it can hurt to put any pressure on the area. If an infection gets bad enough, it could even become hard to walk.

The nail may start to curl up or down or loosen from the nail bed. The nail could become distorted and difficult to trim. The nail may become discoloured and thicken over time. The nail infection develops slowly and causes the nail to become distorted. Toenails are more frequently affected than the fingernails. The medical name for a fungal nail infection is onychomycosis.

The symptoms are different, depending on which type of fungal nail infection you have. They usually start mild and get more serious. At first, you may only see a white or yellow spot under your nail. Over time, this spreads and can turn your whole nail white, yellow, green, or black. The nail may thicken and could be hard to trim. It may start to curl up or down or loosen from the nail bed.

Thickened and distorted nails

A nail infection is caused by a fungus and can happen in both toenails and fingernails. It is more common in toenails. A nail infection is also called onychomycosis. Symptoms of a nail infection include nails that are discoloured, thickened, and distorted. The nail may become an unusual shape or texture and be difficult to trim.

The nail may also become brittle and crumble when you touch it. You may also notice a bad smell. It’s easy to ignore fungal nail infections at first, since you may not have any pain. But if you don’t treat them, it can hurt to put any pressure on the area. If an infection gets bad enough, it could even become hard to walk.

The infection develops slowly and causes the nail to become discoloured, thickened, and distorted. Toenails are more frequently affected than the fingernails. The nail may start to curl up or down or loosen from the nail bed.

A nail fungal infection can cause pain in the toes or fingertips, and they may even emit a foul odour. The infection is usually caused by exposure to a fungus. The fungus grows in wet, dark conditions.

Brittle or crumbly nails

The medical name for a fungal nail infection is onychomycosis. A fungal nail infection can cause the nail to become thick, yellow and brittle. Your nail could become brittle and crumble when you touch it. Your nail may become misshapen. You may notice a bad smell. It’s easy to ignore fungal nail infections at first, since you may not have any pain. But if you don’t treat them, it can hurt to put any pressure on the area. If an infection gets bad enough, it could even become hard to walk.

The infection can cause pain if it is severe. Some people with fungal nail infections have athlete’s foot. This is a similar condition that affects the skin around the toes. Fungal infections can also lead to ingrown toenails as well. The infection is usually caused by exposure to a fungus. The fungus grows in wet, dark conditions.

Symptoms are different, depending on which type of fungal nail infection you have. They usually start mild and get more serious. At first, you may only see a white or yellow spot under your nail. Over time, this spreads and can turn your whole nail white, yellow, green, or black. The nail may thicken and could be hard to trim. It may start to curl up or down or loosen from the nail bed.

Foul odour

A nail infection is caused by a fungus and can happen in both toenails and fingernails. It is more common in toenails. A nail infection is also called onychomycosis. Symptoms affect the nail and can include nails that are discoloured, thickened, distorted, brittle, misshapen, and crumbly. The infection can cause pain if it is severe. Some people with nail infections have athlete's foot, which is a similar condition that affects the skin around the toes. Fungal infections can also lead to ingrown toenails as well. The infection is usually caused by exposure to a fungus and the fungus grows in wet, dark conditions.

Nail fungal infections can result in pain in the toes or fingertips, and they may even emit a foul odour. The nail may become thick, yellow and brittle and pieces may break off and come away completely. At first, you may only see a white or yellow spot under your nail, which spreads and can turn your whole nail white, yellow, green, or black. The nail may thicken and could be hard to trim. It may start to curl up or down or loosen from the nail bed. If an infection gets bad enough, it could even become hard to walk.

Toenails are more frequently affected than the fingernails. The nail could become brittle and crumble when you touch it. It’s easy to ignore fungal nail infections at first, since you may not have any pain. But if you don’t treat them, it can hurt to put any pressure on the area. If you notice a bad smell, it could be a sign of a nail infection.

The medical name for a fungal nail infection is onychomycosis. A fungal nail infection may not cause any obvious symptoms at first. Symptoms usually start mild and get more serious. The infection develops slowly and causes the nail to become discoloured, thickened and distorted. It may become an unusual shape or texture and be difficult to trim. Pain or discomfort – particularly when using or placing pressure on the affected toe or finger – is another symptom of a nail infection.

Inability to walk

A nail infection is caused by a fungus and can happen in both toenails and fingernails. It is more common in toenails. A nail fungal infection is also called onychomycosis. The symptoms affect the nail and can include nails that are discoloured, thickened, distorted, brittle, and crumbly. The nail may become misshapen and emit a foul odour.

The infection can cause pain if it is severe and may even become hard to walk. Some people with fungal nail infections have athlete's foot, a similar condition that affects the skin around the toes. Fungal infections can also lead to ingrown toenails as well. The infection is usually caused by exposure to a fungus and the fungus grows in wet, dark conditions.

The nail may start to curl up or down or loosen from the nail bed. At first, you may only see a white or yellow spot under your nail. Over time, this spreads and can turn your whole nail white, yellow, green, or black. The nail may thicken and could be hard to trim. Your nail could become brittle and crumble when you touch it. Your nail may become misshapen. It’s easy to ignore fungal nail infections at first, since you may not have any pain. But if you don’t treat them, it can hurt to put any pressure on the area.

Toenails are more frequently affected than the fingernails. The medical name for a fungal nail infection is onychomycosis. A fungal nail infection can cause the nail to become thick, yellow and brittle. The infection develops slowly and causes the nail to become discoloured, thickened and distorted. The nail may become an unusual shape or texture and be difficult to trim. Pain or discomfort – particularly when using or placing pressure on the affected toe or finger – is another symptom. Pieces may break off and come away completely.

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