16/03/2026
🦶 When Fungal Nails Become Painful
Many people think fungal nail infections are only a cosmetic problem, but as the nail thickens over time it can sometimes begin to cause pressure and discomfort in footwear.
Thickened fungal nails may lead to:
• pressure in shoes
• discomfort when walking
• difficulty cutting the nail
• build-up of thickened nail material
• the nail catching on socks or footwear
Also the potential for nails to detach completely exposing the nail bed.
This happens because the nail plate can become thickened and distorted as the infection progresses.
Professional podiatry care can help by:
• carefully reducing the thickness of the nail
• removing damaged nail material
• improving comfort in footwear
• helping topical treatments pe*****te the nail more effectively
Many patients notice an immediate improvement in comfort once the nail has been professionally reduced.
Fungal nail infections are common and treatable, but early assessment often prevents the nail becoming increasingly thick or uncomfortable.
📍 Treat Your Feet Podiatry
Professional foot care and Advanced Podiatry treatments
Book a Fungal Nail Assessment at the Quinton clinic:
🌐 www.treatyourfeetpodiatry.co.uk
Home visits available for patients unable to attend clinic.
Slides show Microscopic fungi responsible for most fungal nail infections