Did Break My Toe?

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.

How do I know if my toe is broken or just bruised?

If it hurts the rest of the day and longer, you may have a fracture. When you stub your toe, it's normal to expect some bruising and even some blood under the toenail. But, if the discoloration lasts for a few days, if it spreads, or if it seems like there is too much blood under the nail, you might have a broken toe.

How do you know if you broke a toe?

Broken toes are some of the most common breaks of the foot and are frequently marked by symptoms like:
  1. Severe bruising.
  2. Intense & throbbing pain.
  3. Swelling.
  4. Deformity.
  5. Difficulty walking.
  6. Toenail discoloration.
  7. Crooked & misshapen appearance of the toe.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.