subject: Identify And Eradicate The Finger Nail Infection Fast [print this page] More often than not adults are the ones mostly infected by fungal infections at the toes that usually appears as a yellow, green brown and even dark streak beneath the surface of the nails. the toenails may have unequal edges and irregular contours making it a bad sight to behold for the person infected. A foul odor may reek from the infection associated by the presence of pus, elevated body temperature or fever, increasing swelling and pain and in worse cases the nail may separate from the toes and spread to other parts of the body.
Onychomycosis, the medical term of the above mentioned infection, is caused by a fungus that penetrates the skin barrier. Upon penetration, it finds its way easily to sorrounding tissues causing the spread to unfortunate nearby areas of the nails and toes and even to the proximal and distal areas of the body.
The fungal infection becomes a dilemma as it interferes with the activities of daily living, such as walking, typing, cooking, cleaning and playing sports (or any activity that requires the use of the fingers and toes) due to the pain felt by the individual, not to mention the embarrassment and public humiliation presented by the unhealthy sight of the toenails.
Unfortunately, people having diabetes mellitus and diabetic foot which causes an impedance of the blood flow to peripheral nerves causing delayed wound healing and ulcerations are the most unfortunate sufferers of toenail infections.
However treatments are available though it can be very long lasting from four to twelve months and taxing due to the fact that topical ointments and over the counter remedies are not that effective and the probability of relapse is very high.
The meds prescribed such as ointments are combined in coordination with oral anti fungals to be more effective though the combination causes nasty side effects like stomache ache, dizziness, and liver damage.
Preventive measures are still the best way to keep your toenails free of damaging fungus. It is best to keep your hands and feet dry and free of moist after taking a bath or before wearing socks. It is also advisable to avoid walking barefoot on public pools and restrooms. The wet floors harbor microorganisms and provide favorable breeding grounds for pathigens.
Cleaning your shoes or foot wear also keeps fungus away specially if the shoes you are wearing is leather or rubber. Make use of gloves or protective equipments if ever you come in contact with water esoecially stagnant, dirty water often.It is also best to stop smoking because smoking prohibits the good flow of blood thtough the arteries resulting to delayed wound healing especially to the foot. You may also take for consideration the power of vitamins as it strengthens the immune system and helps fight the invasion of disease causing, stubborn, and hard to treat opportunistic microorganisms. Moreover if you or any of your family members are highly susceptible to having diabetes mellitus, you should provide meticulous foot care and avoid injuries to your foot by wearing protective shoes with a one to one and a half inc allowance to prevent abrasions and tearing at the toes and balls of the foot.
