Why Does It Hurt When I Press Down on My Big Toe Nail?

Pressing the big toenail can cause pain, and the common reasons include trauma, such as pain caused by heavy object impact. Hot compress can be applied to relieve swelling. Other common reasons include fungal infection, such as onychomycosis, which can cause nail lesions and pain. In addition, paronychia is also common, which is closely related to improper nail clipping and clipping too deeply.

Apply cold compress with a wet towel within 24 hours, and switch to hot compress after 24 hours to reduce swelling and dissipate blood stasis. In severe cases, go to the hospital for anti-inflammatory dressing treatment, and take analgesic drugs orally if the pain is severe.

It is caused by the invasion of dermatophytes into the nail plate, mainly occurring in the nails and subungual areas. This disease may occur on one or multiple nails. Effective antifungal drugs can be taken orally for treatment. Additionally, it is important to ensure the cleanliness of the affected area.

Clipping the toenails too short and wearing tight shoes can cause the nails to grow into the flesh, leading to inflammation and the development of paronychia. Therefore, avoid clipping the nails too short. When suffering from paronychia, it is important to promptly perform sterilization and anti-inflammatory treatment. In mild cases, ichthammol ointment can be applied. If the condition is severe, nail extraction may be necessary.