Question 1

how long does it take to heal jammed toe?

Accepted Answer

If : There is no fracture or dislocation two weeks. Tape the toe to the next toe.

Question 2

should i get my painful jammed toe checked out?

Accepted Answer

Depends: How long ago was the injury?  Is it getting better?

If not better after a short time then yes have it examined and x-ray to rule out fracture.

Question 3

help, what treatments can i use to heal a broken or jammed toe?

Accepted Answer

If broken: You need to know if the joint is affected as those toes may need surgical repair. A jammed toe could possibly be unnamed but again you want to know if any fractures prior to performing the "un jamming". Best to see foot doc.

Question 4

how do i tell the difference between a broken toe and a jammed toe?

Accepted Answer

X-rays: Seeing a doctor and getting x-rays will tell you if you fractured the toe or not.

Question 5

please tell me what treatments can i use to heal a broken or jammed toe?

Accepted Answer

See below.: Initially, apply ice and elevate. If severe or persistent, see podiatrist to get proper diagnosis. Often in uncomplicated, non-displaced breaks, the toe can be splinted or taped to the next toe. Wear a loose fitting or open toed shoe.

Question 6

jammed toe hard yesterday, today toe, foot, and ankle hurt very badly. walking with a limp and it hurts more to walk than sit. still hurts to rest.

Accepted Answer

Trauma: You should probably have it evaluated by a physician.  You may need X-rays, could have a fracture.

Question 7

i jammed my toe under the door, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: When? How? what were you wearing? needs to be known. Is the nail affected? where on your toe does it hurt? Ice, rest and appropriate shoes are your best answer. If it continues to be a problem after 3-4 days, or gets worse, it needs to be evaluated by a Podiatrist for possible fracture.

Question 8

how do i know that i jammed my toe or broke it?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: The only way to know is to have an x-ray taken.

Question 9

i jammed my toe 2 months ago. it hurtd more today. why?

Accepted Answer

You may not : Realize the extent of your injury. Lease see a foot doc, you could have a plantar plate rupture, a fracture, a ligament sprain etc etc, .

Question 10

i jammed my toe hard about a week ago. while it doesn't hurt much anymore, it's still stiff and swollen. is this normal or may it be broken?

Accepted Answer

Toe jammed: If still stiff and  swollen and unchanged would get an xray to check for fracture, though usually fractures  even a week out are associated with pain.

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Help, what treatments can i use to heal a broken or jammed toe?

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How do i tell the difference between a broken toe and a jammed toe?

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Please tell me what treatments can i use to heal a broken or jammed toe?

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Jammed toe hard yesterday, today toe, foot, and ankle hurt very badly. walking with a limp and it hurts more to walk than sit. still hurts to rest.

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I jammed my toe under the door, what to do?

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How do i know that i jammed my toe or broke it?

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I jammed my toe 2 months ago. it hurtd more today. why?

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I jammed my toe hard about a week ago. while it doesn't hurt much anymore, it's still stiff and swollen. is this normal or may it be broken?

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