subject: Revealed - Fungal Nail Infection [print this page] Revealed - Fungal Nail Infection Revealed - Fungal Nail Infection
If you think that nail discoloration is normal, you'll have to think twice. Are you aware that more than 35 million people all over the world suffer from fungal nail infection? These people may appear as if nothing is wrong, but little does the rest of the world know that these people are actually suffering from either a discolored toe nail or an abnormally growing finger nail and they direly want to get healthy looking nails back.Fungal nail infections are common. In fact, these are so common that most people often disregard these infections. Since the manifestation of the infections does not actually cause pain or discomfort, many overlook the fact that fungal nail infections need to be treated still. Moreover, a lot of people who are suffering from fungal infections of the nails often mistook the manifestations of infection as ordinary nail problems. This is why instead of being attended to, fungal infections are often times left untreated.Some of the most common signs of fungal infections of the nails are nail discoloration, irregular growth, nail crumbliness and brittleness. Sadly, some other nail conditions also manifest these signs, such that a diagnosis of nail infections is only confirmed through laboratory evaluation. However, this is not something to be alarmed of because the fungus grows slowly and does not have any tendency to infect internal organs. But, this also means that it can be hard to eliminate because it grows slow. Thus, while there are anti-fungal medications recommended for the treatment of fungal nail infections, these must be taken consistently for months in order to achieve results. This long period of strong oral medications intake may affect other body organs most especially the bone marrow and the liver.Thus, whenever oral medications are given for the treatment of fungal nail infections, periodic blood tests should be done during the treatment period. Moreover, whenever symptoms that suggest organ damage manifests, you should immediately see your physician. These symptoms include severe loss of appetite, unusual fatigue, yellow eyes, pale stool, skin rashes, bleeding, nausea, dark urine, and enlarged lymph glands.Fortunately though, if fungal nail infections do not cause recurring ingrown toenails, pain, and bacterial infections of the nails or skin, doctors do not usually recommend treatment due to the potential side effects that are brought about by the treatment process of nail infections caused by fungi. On the other hand, there are really some people who are fetish about their nails and would want to seek for treatment. They can always consult their doctors for the best treatment. While there are many fungal products that are out in the market, one should not be too hasty in trying out these products but rather ensure that these products are safe to use and effective as well.
