Have i broken my toe?

Question

i walked in to a wooden beam yesterday and stubbed my middle toe. it really hurt and wasn't like any pain from stubbing your toe normally. i bathed it in cold water for the whole night and went to bed to let it rest. however i woke up this morning and it is just as painfull. i can't put and weight on it and it is swolen and bruised on the top running down my foot. have i just bruised it or is it broken and what should i do now to help it heal? thank u becky x

Answer 1

check if your toe looks deformed in any way. if the swelling looks red, you may have broken your toe. if it is black and blue, you either bruised your flesh or the bone.

Answer 2

if it bruises up, then it is broken. i did the similar thing last year, only i was running up the stairs. i didn't stub it, i hit the knuckle. it got swollen and puffy, and i couldn't walk right for about 2 weeks. if you have to walk around wear a big but not tight fluffy sock and slippers and stuff with padding. see a doctor.  

Answer 3

Hi: Toes are very sensitive about pain. I always wait a few days to see if the pain and swelling is relieved and also if i can move the toe on its own power. It has to be your decision whether to go to the doc..If it worsens I would see the doc..better safe than sorry..have a  (good)? day.

Answer 4

you have broken your toe...

Answer 5

Go to the doctors, they can give you far more advice then anyone on yahoo answers. :)