How do I know if I've broken my big toe?

Question

I was running up the stairs (As I tend to do, being silly like i am). I was still running at full pelt and I slammed my big toe into the top stair, making me trip. I thought nothing of it as it was a case of 'I expect it would hurt doing that.' But now it's the morning after that and my toe's swollen and it really hurts. Do you think it's broken?

Answer 1

You have to go and make X-rays of your toe.  Don't play with it. It can be worse than now.

Bobbie

Answer 2

I think you should seek a medical opinion and put your mind at rest. You have most probably sprained it keep your leg elevated and try an ice pack and try not to put too  much weight on it and it should get a bit easier. Good luck

Answer 3

go to the doctor.

Answer 4

If you have broken you big toe then it will be difficult to walk as your big toe helps you to balance & plays a major role in walking !

Answer 5

its possible, but unless its an open fracture which means that the bones disconected. then there really isnt anythign you can do about it anyway...if you go to the doctor they will either say tough **** or put a cast on your whole foot which isnt really necesary....if it was an open fracture it would look contorted in some way and hurt like h**l