how do you know if you break your toe?
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Throbbing pain in the toe is the first sign that it may be broken. You may also hear the bone break at the time of injury. A broken bone, also called a fracture, may also cause swelling at the break. If you've broken your toe, the skin near the injury may looked bruised or temporarily change color.
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The cause of an overlapping toe may be hereditary or may develop as you get older. Overlapping toes are often associated with other foot issues, such as bunions and hammer toes. Follow up with your doctor as soon as you have pain or other symptoms from an overlapping toe.
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What are the symptoms of a broken femur? You feel immediate, severe pain. You're unable to put weight on the injured leg. The injured leg appears to be shorter than the uninjured leg.
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Broken Foot Symptoms Broken bones in the toes cause less pain, and you may be able to walk with a broken toe. Bruising of the foot with a broken bone is also common. Sprains can also cause bad pain, swelling, and bruising, so it is usually not possible to tell if a foot is broken or sprained just by looking at it.
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Most broken toes will heal on their own with proper care at home. It can take 4 to 6 weeks for complete healing. Pain and swelling will go away within a few days to a week. If something was dropped on the toe, the area under the toenail can bruise.
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As the cartilage erodes, the bones in the joint rub together, causing pain and stiffness. In some cases, patients develop a bump at the base of the big toe called a bone spur (extra bone growth) than may resemble a bunion.
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['Changes in skin color.', 'Changes in skin temperature.', 'Swelling in the foot or ankle.', 'Pain in the legs.', 'Open sores on the feet that are slow to heal or are draining.', 'Ingrown toenails or toenails infected with fungus.', 'Corns or calluses.', 'Dry cracks in the skin, especially around the heel.']
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Why do you have a pinky toe, anyway? Your toes play an important role in keeping you balanced as you move, whether you're barefoot or wearing shoes. Your pinky is the smallest toe, but it's crucial in helping you to maintain your balance. It helps to think of your foot as having a triangular base of balance.
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['You have new aches and pains. If you notice that your ankles, knees or hips get more achy after a run, it might be time to get a new pair of shoes. ... ', 'Your feet get extra sore after a run. ... ', 'The treads are worn out. ... ', 'The midsole feels tough. ... ', 'You keep getting blisters or brush burn.']
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['Joint pain or stiffness.', 'Joint swelling or warmth.', 'Pitted nails.', 'Nails separation.', 'Lower back pain.', 'Swollen fingers or toes.', 'Eye inflammation.', 'Foot pain.']
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If you have had a fall or hit your arm you might feel or hear a snap or a cracking sound. The main symptom is pain, which will be worse if you try to move your arm. A broken upper arm (fractured humerus) can be extremely painful, so much so that you may feel sick, dizzy or faint.
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A sprain may occur silently, or in severe cases there may be a popping sound. With a fracture, you might hear a crack. Is your ankle misshapen? While swelling is a symptom of both injuries, if your ankle looks clearly “off,” it's most likely because a bone is broken.
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Usually, you can treat a broken toe by taping it to a neighboring toe. But if the fracture is severe — particularly if it involves your big toe — you may need a cast or even surgery to ensure proper healing.
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To heal, a broken bone must be immobilized so that its ends can knit back together. In most cases, this requires a cast. Minor foot fractures may only need a removable brace, boot or shoe with a stiff sole. A fractured toe is usually taped to a neighboring toe, with a piece of gauze between them.
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The pinky toe is prone to physical trauma, because—unlike the three small toes to its right or left—it's completely unprotected on one side. This can lead to a spectrum of deformities. ... Pinky toenail problems can be exacerbated if you've developed a funky curvature, because the shape puts undue pressure on the nail bed.
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Stiffness and loss of function: Arthritis can cause an inability to bend the big toe upwards, which can be painful and make it difficult to walk. The toe can become permanently bent downwards and unable to be positioned flat on the floor.
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['Painful cramping in one or both of your hips, thighs or calf muscles after certain activities, such as walking or climbing stairs (claudication)', 'Leg numbness or weakness.', 'Coldness in your lower leg or foot, especially when compared with the other side.', "Sores on your toes, feet or legs that won't heal."]