it's always kind of questionable whether or not to treat a suspected broken toe isn't it? if the toe is crooked or grossly deformed then i'd suggest you really ought to see a doctor at least to set it properly. if it's a severe break a doctor can give you some options for fixing it ranging from splinting to surgery. he or she also can tell you what long-term consequences you may face from fixing the break versus not fixing it. it also depends a little bit on which toe you're talking about. if you think you broke your big toe it's probably worth a trip to the doctor because the big toe is the most important one when it comes to walking. if you're talking about your pinky toe and it's not grossly deformed you might be able to get away with simply taping it to the adjacent toe in order to splint it. meanwhile keep the foot elevated to reduce swelling. as long as you're not allergic to over-the-counter pain relievers you can take them for the pain. good luck to you!
is it necessary to see a doctor if you think you broke a toe? . i got really drunk one night and the next morning i woke up to a severely swollen and bruised toe. i cannot bend it and it hurts off and on. is it necessary to have a doctor look at it or can i let it heal on it's own?