i was running inside to answer the phone and hit my little toe on the bar, i can move it a little but its constantly hurting, i did this yesterday, it is purple and bruising is now going into my foot, simply cant afford a dr visit, and have never broken anything before....... what do i do and does it sound broke even if i can move it?
i cant walk on my foot cause of the pain
2007-03-12 20:24:25 · 9 answers · asked by Jessica B 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
make what i said more clear... i cant walk on it cause it hurts my whole foot when i put pressure on it, i can move it in the "foot" part of the toe, but not the rest, and it HURTS to move it
2007-03-12 20:30:42 · update #1
Sounds like you broke it. Been there done that. Elevate the foot, ice it ,and when the swelling goes down use medical tape to tape the broken little toe to the toe next to it.This will act as a kind of splint and help it to heal properly. Take Ibuprofen for the pain and inflammation.That is all the doctor will do anyway.
2007-03-12 20:33:13 · answer #1 · answered by 1sleepymama 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine tripped over a pallet in the dark two days ago and broke her big toe on one foot and another toe on the other foot. The ER said they do not do anything for broken toes anymore but to tape the broken toes to the toe next to it. That's the latest treatment.
2007-03-12 20:35:12 · answer #2 · answered by missingora 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have broken toes so many times. All they do is tape the toes together to give them support and send you home. They also advise you to take over the counter pain meds as needed. If the toe is dislocated you might be able to re-locate it with a quick yank but if its broken it might make it worse. I'd say keep it elevated and iced and see if the swelling and pain goes away.
2007-03-12 20:50:54 · answer #3 · answered by Julie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Egh .. it might be broken, poor little toe. I guess you could just go to the ER and ask for an X-ray. Then, at least you know. I mean, you can always refuse whatever else they suggest. You might be a while, but try an ER at a government hospital. Thats what I usually do.
2007-03-12 20:30:00 · answer #4 · answered by Hicktown girl66 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont take it lightly, go to the doctor. Afterall it is a matter of your toe. If you do not take it seriously, then you will be in trouble and will not be able to walk instead
2007-03-12 20:58:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put a cotton ball between your little toe and the one beside it, then tape the two together. Take ibuprofen.
2007-03-12 20:46:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
put some ice on it and try to keep it elevated. take an advil for the pain. chances are if you can move it that it's not broken
2007-03-12 20:28:09 · answer #7 · answered by james s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can not walk - it's broken. You have to go to a doctor.
2007-03-12 20:27:26 · answer #8 · answered by Debi in LA 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
too pain to walk. please see your doctor
2007-03-12 20:29:35 · answer #9 · answered by gadgetki 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋