 [ Symptoms ] do i need to get medical treatment for a broken big toe  dropped a large glass bottle on my big toe five days ago almost certain it is broken but how necessary is it too go to a doctor  i am currently traveling around europe in croatia now so finding a doctor may be hard the toe is swollen bruised and the joint does not move much the real concern to me is that there is a spot just below the knuckle that feels like there is bone closer to the surface than it ought to be bruising also appears to be spreading doctor or no doctor [ Disease ] medical care in croatia is certainly available and highly affordable so i opt for the medical visit to be sure while there may be little to do for a broken toe other than buddy taping it to the adjacent uninjured toe there are incidents where fractures through the joint or growth plate     sorry i do not know your age or very displaced fractures can cause considerable pain and perhaps problems later on if it is not properly treated if a simple x ray shows that it is not broken or the fracture is very minor you can relax and enjoy your travels perhaps a little slower but at least with more confidence