Should I go to the doctor for a smashed toe?
Should I go to the doctor for a smashed toe?
If you think you broke your toe, it’s best to have your doctor look at it. Even though you can often treat it yourself, a broken toe can sometimes lead to more serious problems, like infection, arthritis, or long-term foot pain.
What does a smashed toe look like?
Broken Toe Symptoms Bruising of the skin around the toe may also be noticeable. The toe may not look normal, and it may even look bent or deformed if the broken bone is out of place. It may be difficult to walk because of the pain, especially if the big toe is fractured. Shoes may be painful to wear or feel too tight.
How long does toe fracture take to heal?
Most broken toes will heal on their own with proper care at home. It can take 4 to 6 weeks for complete healing. Most pain and swelling will go away within a few days to a week. If something was dropped on the toe, the area under the toenail can bruise.
Should I tape my broken toe at night?
Never tape the toes together skin-to-skin. Your broken toe may need to be buddy-taped for 2 to 4 weeks to heal. Rest and protect your toe. Do not walk on it until you can do so without too much pain.
How long will I be off work with a broken toe?
Broken big toe: 2-3 weeks in a walking boot or cast, then. 3-4 weeks in a stiff-soled shoe. Return to work and sport in 6-8 weeks is usual.
What are the symptoms of a smashed great toe?
Walking with smashed great toe is more difficult than an injury to the little toe. Other contributory symptoms include brazing of skin around the affected toe. The toe may become deformed if the bone is broken or the bone of the toe is displaced from its normal joint. In most cases the nail in injured along with toe.
What to do if you smashed your toe with an object?
The following tips are useful in reducing pain and swelling that occurs after your toe is smashed with an object. Soak your toe in cold water for few minutes. You can also use an ice pack over the injured area for few minutes. Anti inflammatory medicines will also help in reducing pain and swelling.
Is the pinky toe the most common broken toe?
A broken toe, also known as a toe fracture, is a very common injury, especially in athletes and those with active lifestyles. Out of the five toes (also known as digits of the feet) the pinky toe is the most commonly broken toe with the fracture often occurring at the base of the toe.
When to go to the ER for a stubbed toe?
Interviewer: Oh, you stubbed your toe and you’re having a hard time walking around and it hurts really bad. Should you go to the ER or not? We’re going to find out next on The Scope.