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How do i tell if my toe is broken or sprained. need to go to the doctor?
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Yes: The only way to know for sure if a toe is broken is with an x-ray. Other symptoms, like pain, swelling, and bruising, are similar between sprains and breaks.
Answered 5/4/2013
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X-ray: The only way to tell is to get an xray. I would recommend checking in with a doctor to see what is going on.
Answered 9/24/2016
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