Did i break my big toe?

Question

Yesterday, i tripped on my long shirt getting ready for church down stairs.. my toe was caught in the hem of the skirt as i went down the stairs. Any way a day later.. I can put weight on it and i have three brusies.. all look like thick lines.. on at the "knuckle" of the toe.. the next where it connect to the foot.. and then below that..

help...

Answer 1

you need an x-ray to be sure. Also, damage to the tendons or ligaments are likely. You need to have a professional examine it. There are a few but possibly serious complications that can develop so get it checked. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Whether or not it is broken, the first aid is the same... ice it 20 min on and 20 min off a few times to see if that reduces pain/swelling. Use gauze and medical tape to tape the big toe to the one next to it, kind of like a splint. That is all a hospital would do. Rest it, keep it elevated, and never wear that nasty shirt again!

PS - Doesn't sound like a fracture. But a bad sprain may as well be a break...

Answer 3

The usual rule of thumb is if ya can bend it, it isn't broke. Although I have broken a toe before, and the doctor can't really do anything about it anyway. You probably just sprained it.

Answer 4

yes it sounds like you may have.They can exray it at the Dr's office or Hospital.If it is Broke they may tie 2 of your toes together and give you a funky lookin shoe to wear and some pain medication.

Answer 5

Not even a doctor can say that with out looking at it and even looking at it he/she needs X rays to tell, so go to your doctor for a certain opinion.

Answer 6

Did you say you CAN put weight on it?
And bend it?
If so, likely NOT broken.

Answer 7

You should probably consult with a doctor about that.

Answer 8

sounds like it. i broke my 5th metadosal last year an my whole foot bruised!