Nail infections do not just go away on their own, and if left untreated it can get worse, spread to other nails, or to other areas of the body. It is very uncommon for an infected nail to cause severe pain or permanent disfigurement, however, if not treated can lead to pain or difficulty walking, exercising, or manual tasks like typing, or anything else where using fingers is necessary. Nail infections can be quite painful and irritating, and in severe cases can cause permanent damage to the nails, and may also lead to other serious infections that can spread to other areas of the body. Those with suppressed immune systems due to diabetes, medications, or other conditions are at greater risk of bacterial skin infections, which can lead to more serious complications. If you are experiencing a possible nail infection, and you feel it might be progressing, call or walk into Columbia Clinic Urgent Care. One of our highly skilled health professionals will assess and determine what the best course of action should be for you. We serve patients from Portland OR, PDX, Happy Valley OR, Tigard OR, Milwaukie OR, Cedar Hills OR, Cedar Mill OR, Lake Oswego OR, Oak Grove OR, Vancouver WA, Aloha OR, Minnehaha WA, Gladstone OR, Tualatin OR, West Linn OR, Fairview OR, Oregon City OR.