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Broken toe

A broken toe can be painful, but you do not usually need to go to hospital. There are things you can do to treat it at home.

Symptoms of a broken toe

You may have broken your toe if it's:

red or bruised
painful and swollen
difficult to walk on

Do not worry if you're not sure if it's broken or just bruised, treatment is usually the same for both.

Get help from NHS 111 if:

you have a bad cut or wound after injuring your toe
you have severe toe pain
your child has hurt or broken their toe

You may need further treatment in hospital, such as a boot, cast or surgery.

You can call 111 or get help from 111 online.

What we mean by severe pain

Severe pain:: always there and so bad it's hard to think or talk
you cannot sleep
it's very hard to move, get out of bed, go to the bathroom, wash or dress
Moderate pain:: always there
makes it hard to concentrate or sleep
you can manage to get up, wash or dress
Mild pain:: comes and goes
is annoying but does not stop you doing daily activities

Go to A&E if:

you think you have broken your big toe
your toe is pointing out at an odd angle
the bone is sticking out of your toe
there was a snap, grinding or popping noise at the time of injury
you feel tingling in your toe or foot or it feels numb

Do not drive to A&E. Ask someone to drive you or call 999 and ask for an ambulance.

Bring any medicines you take with you.

What you can do about a broken toe

Doctors will usually suggest you treat a broken toe at home first if:

it's not your big toe
the bone is not sticking out of your foot
your toe is not pointing at an odd angle
there's no wound on your toe

Broken toes usually heal within 4 to 6 weeks, but it can sometimes take several months.

Do

take ibuprofen or paracetamol for the pain and swelling
rest your foot and keep it raised
hold an ice pack (or a bag of frozen peas) wrapped in a towel on your toe for up to 20 minutes every few hours
wear wide, comfortable shoes with a low heel
avoid walking around as much as possible
strap up your broken toe – put a small piece of cotton wool or gauze between your sore toe and the toe next to it, then tape them together to support the sore toe

Don't

do not strap up your toe if it's pointing out at an odd angle or you have hurt your big toe – get medical advice
do not put ice directly on your skin
do not walk or stand for long periods
do not wear tight, pointy shoes
do not play any sports like football, rugby or hockey for 6 weeks or until the pain eases
do not try to treat your child's toe – take them to an urgent treatment centre or A&E

A pharmacist can help with a broken toe

You can ask a pharmacist about:

the best painkiller to take
what you need to strap up your toe
if you need to see a GP

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See a GP if:

pain and swelling has not started to ease 2 to 3 days after you injured your toe
it still hurts to walk 6 weeks after injuring your toe
you have diabetes and have injured your toe – foot problems can be more serious if you have diabetes

They may send you for an X-ray to see if you need any further treatment.

Last Reviewed
14 May 2025

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