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You have been evaluated in the emergency department today for toe pain from an ingrown toenail. Part of your toenail was removed in the emergency department. Please keep the area clean and dry and change the dressing every 24 hours. Apply bacitracin or neosporin (antibiotic ointment) daily. You can alternate Tylenol and Motrin every 4-6 hours to help control your pain. Please also rest, ice, and elevate your foot to control your pain, as well as soak your foot in water 1-2 times daily and place an antibiotic ointment in the corner of your toenail and cover with a bandage. Please follow up with a podiatrist and your primary care doctor within 1-2 days. Please follow up with your primary care physician within the next week. If you do not have a primary doctor, you can call your insurance company to find one. If you do not have insurance, you can look for one on this of local clinics or go to the finance/registration department for more assistance. You may need to contact your primary care doctor for a referral to a podiatrist. Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening pain, worsening swelling, fevers 100.4F or greater, numbness/tingling, change of color in your toes, or any other concerning symptoms.



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