Question 1

is my toe broken if there is a bump?

Accepted Answer

No tnecessarily: If you have had acute injury - the best way to determine if there is a fracture is with a x-ray.

Question 2

is my toe broken i stubbed it really hard in the pool about 4 days ago and it still hurts but there is no swelling or bruising?

Accepted Answer

Xray: The only definitive way to know is to get an x-ray, usually mobilization is the treatment of choice unless the toe is displaced

Question 3

how to tell if toe is broken?

Accepted Answer

Xrays: The best way to check for fracture is with an xray series of the affected limb.

Question 4

how would i know if my toe is broken?

Accepted Answer

X-ray: An x-ray will tell you how severe the break is or if there is one.

Question 5

how to determine if my toe is broken?

Accepted Answer

Depends. : If it's very swollen and bruised, or if it isn't straight, you may have broken a bone or dislocated a joint. Urgent care might x-ray the toe to check, and can usually pop a small dislocation back into alignment. They'll teach you how to buddy-tape it to the next toe while it heals, and will give you pain medication.

Question 6

my toe is broken. who do i see and what should i use to put on it?

Accepted Answer

Treat a broken toe!: You should get an x-ray of the toe to make sure it is in good position. A podiatrist can handle that for you. Until then, apply ice to the foot and splint the injured toe to the one next to it.

Question 7

what do you do if your big toe is broken?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Fractures of the big toe can be a big problem. First, the big toe is very important and you're going to want it working well for the rest your life. Second, they need to be properly evaluated with x-rays. Third, you may not have broken your toe, but your foot or may have a bigger problem, and might even need surgery. This may be a bigger deal, and your big toe is essential for walking and running.

Question 8

how can i tell if your big toe is broken?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Question 9

how can you know if your big toe is broken?

Accepted Answer

Bruising/pain: Severe pain when you move or touch your toe plus bruising. However, x-rays are the only way to tell for sure. So please see a podiatrist and they can help you with this.

Question 10

how to determine if my toe is broken or sprained?

Accepted Answer

Xray!: Fortunately, most toe fractures are treated symptomatically and so x-rays may not always be needed. However, the only definitive way to determine if your toe is actually broken is to x-ray it or perform some other radiographic analysis, such as ct or mri. Toe.

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