Fungal infection in the toe nails is very common and often causes the toe nails to become discoloured, thick, chalky and sometimes painful. The nails often appear thickened and yellow / black in colour. 

Fungal nail infections can be caused by: 

Poor foot health hygiene, 

Ill fitting footwear,

Immune suppressed health conditions, 

Sporting activities.

Treatment:

As podiatrists we are able to offer treatments to maintain and reduce the fungal nails through treatments such as - 

Mechanical nail reduction, 

Burring the nail to reduce thickness,

Antifungal treatment starter kits, 

Advice for anti fungal treatments,

If needed, onwards referrals for nail surgery in the NHS.