Stumped Toe Treatment

Treatment

• Disinfect abrasions, scrapes, cuts and breaks in the nail immediately by washing it with soap and warm water.
• Apply an ice pack on the affected toe to lessen the swelling.
• Avoid putting plenty of pressure on the toe.

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A stubbed toe is considered serious when the toe hurts or is still swollen months after the injury. This can be a sign of an underlying infection or a result of fractured bone that was not well treated. With a broken toe, it is likely to be tender and swollen even after a few weeks.

Rest is very important to treat a broken toe. Take a complete bed rest to heal your broken toe. Avoid prolonged running, walking, standing and strenuous exercise. Wear a special boot or shoe while walking to avoid pressure on the broken toe.

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.

The RICE method is often very effective in treating a sprained toe. RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Rest allows the ligaments to heal naturally, while ice can ease pain and reduce swelling.

One of the best home remedies for treating a broken toe is applying an ice pack every 1-2 hours for at least 15-20 minutes at a time. This helps in reducing the swelling and pain caused by the broken toe.

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. Most broken toes heal well, usually within four to six weeks.

Broken toe symptoms can emerge immediately or they can appear months or years later. Common symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking; sometimes the toe will have a misshapen appearance, the bone can protrude through the skin, and the nail can be severely damaged.

Broken toe symptoms can emerge immediately or they can appear months or years later. Common symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking; sometimes the toe will have a misshapen appearance, the bone can protrude through the skin, and the nail can be severely damaged.

Pain, swelling, and bruising are signs of a possible fractured or sprained toe. Pain, swelling. The signs of injury are swelling, bruising, pain and tenderness to touch. The only way to tell if a toe is broken, is an x ray.