 [ Symptoms ] how long should swelling last on a broken bone  i broke my toe 2 weeks ago it is been xrayed the bruising is almost gone but the swelling seems to be getting worse should the swelling be gone by now should i return to my doctor [ Disease ] bleeding from the fractured bone and surrounding tissue causes the fractured area to swell this stage begins the day you fracture the bone and lasts about 2 to 3 weeks between 2 and 3 weeks after the injury the pain and swelling will decrease