Flawless,
healthy feet are desirable by all but due to negligence; we tend to overlook
the signs of foot-related problems. One of the most common complaints received
by the podiatrist is fungal nail infections. Fungal organisms thrive in
moisture-laden places and when they invade any fingernail, an infection begins.
Some of the common symptoms of a toenail fungus are as follows:
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Thickened nails
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Discoloration of the nails
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Bad odour
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Shape distorted
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Brittle or dull nails
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Yellow spots underneath the nail
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Scaling of the skin under the nail
These are the
visible abnormalities that become a serious problem if left untreated for long.
In most cases, people opt for over-the-counter remedies that may suppress the
infection temporarily but in the long run, affects the overall health. Since
feet enable us to remain active all day you may want to get your toenail or
feet checked by a professional expert to figure out the underlying cause. After
carefully examining the condition and also by collecting debris from beneath a
nail, a podiatrist will determine the best solution which in some cases may be
a laser surgery owning to the rate of recurrence of such infections.
Fortunately, the development of technology has made the process convenient and
risk-free. If you suspect having a nail infection, diagnose and treat the fungal toenail infection in London clinics that are well equipped
with laser technologies to provide painless treatment. Reasons why the laser
surgical process is suggested:
Safe:
The laser
procedure is a safe and painless treatment where lasers are targeted to the
affected portion, killing the fungal microorganisms in that particular area.
Precise:
The laser
rays are highly accurate and the light beams only hit the fungal portion
without causing any harm to the surrounding skin.
Effective:
Unlike other
traditional methods, laser treatments penetrate the nail area in ways, no other
topical medications can. Hence, you must consult a podiatrist without further
delay.
Less Time:
In only 15 minutes you can treat the nail fungus and just walk out of the clinic. It involves no recovery period.