What happens if you drop a gallon of water on your toe?
I dropped a gallon water bottle on my baby toe. It swelled badly and turned black half up the side of my foot. It was broken. But there is nothing doctors can do for most toe injuries, as toes are small and hard to splint, if you want to be able to still walk. So I just let it heal. I’ve broken two other toes as well.
Did a frozen mango bounce off my toe?
Today, I noticed the underside of my toe severely hurts when put with any pressure and while walking. I did much the same thing, only it was a whole frozen mango and it bounced on my baby toe. The bone was broken but not displaced, and there was nothing a doctor could do about it.
How does a doctor poke a hole in a toe nail?
To relieve the “pressure” under the toe nail, a doctor will use a paperclip (I am not kidding about this), and quickly poke a hole in it. You’re asking how in the world? Am a nurse. I worked years in the urgent care. We have seen many of this.
What happens if you drop a tin of money on foot?
Hi I dropped a heavy money tin from around 3-4 ft onto the top of my right foot. Its been bruised and swollen and on one point is extremely painful. It throbs to walk and tender to touch. I did this 10 days ago and its not healing. The bruising is going now but the lump is still there and feels achy and burning/stinging when touched.
What should you do if you drop something heavy on your toe?
Visit Your Foot Doctor Dropping something heavy on your toe or stubbing it may require a visit to your foot doctor or even urgent medical care, depending on the severity. Seek professional medical attention if: You suspect you have broken your toe. You suspect you have dislocated your toe.
What happens if you drop something heavy on your foot?
Dropping something heavy on your foot is a common cause of fractures. Missteps. Sometimes just putting your foot down wrong can result in a broken bone. A toe can get broken from stubbing your toes on furniture.
How do I know if my pinky toe is broken or just bruised?
The most common symptoms of a broken pinky toe include:a popping sound when the injury occurs.throbbing pain that's immediate and may fade after a few hours.difficulty putting weight on your foot.pinky toe seeming out of alignment.swelling and bruising.burning.a damaged toenail.
How long should your toe hurt after dropping something on it?
It can take 4 to 6 weeks for complete healing. Most pain and swelling will go away within a few days to a week. If something was dropped on the toe, the area under the toenail can bruise. This will go away in time with nail growth.
What to do when you drop a weight on your foot?
Rest, including taking a break from play. Icing your foot (every one to two hours for 20 minutes) – The general recommendation is to avoid heat during the first 24-48 hours to avoid increasing the extent of bleeding and swelling. Over-the-counter pain medication, like ibuprofen or acetaminophen, if needed.
How do I know if my toe injury is serious?
See a doctor if:the toe is very swollen.the pain is severe and does not go away after several hours.it is difficult to walk or to put weight on the foot.the toenail falls off or the area around it is very swollen.there are signs of infection around the toenail, such as itching, redness, and pus.
How do you treat a broken pinky toe at home?
A broken toe may or may not require prolonged medical care. Home remedies to care for a broken toe at home include elevation, ice, and rest (see home remedy section). If the fracture is severe it may require medical attention, a tetanus shot, pain medication, or surgery.
Can you wiggle your toe if it's broken?
Can you move a broken toe? “If you can still move it then it's not broken.” – False. This is another harmful old wives' tale. Although it may be possible to move and walk on your broken toe, you should avoid doing so as this can lead to even greater damage and prolonged healing time.
What does broken little toe look like?
Symptoms of a broken pinky toe a snapping, grinding, or popping noise at the time of the break. pain at the place of impact at the time the fracture occurs. the toe appearing to be crooked. redness, bruising, and swelling.
How do I stop my throbbing toe from hurting?
Everyone, at one time or another, has felt that sharp pain and throbbing when stubbing a toe....As soon as possible after stubbing your toe, follow the RICE method for injury treatment:Rest. Stop using your toe, lie down, and let your body recover.Ice. ... Compression. ... Elevation.
How long does it take for a bruised toe to heal?
Most bruised toes can heal on their own with proper care at home, especially if there is no fracture involved. It usually takes weeks for complete healing; however, pain and swelling can resolve within a few days [4,5].
What is the fastest way to heal a foot contusion?
Ice the foot to help reduce pain and swelling. Wrap an ice pack or ice cubes in a plastic bag in a thin towel. Apply to the bruised area for 20 minutes every 1 to 2 hours the first day. Continue this 3 to 4 times a day until the pain and swelling goes away.
How do I know if my foot is broken or just bruised?
In general, a broken foot tends to be more painful than a sprained foot, and the pain lasts longer. Bruising, swelling, and tenderness are also more severe if your foot is broken. Another way to tell the difference between a broken foot and sprained foot is the sound the body makes when the injury occurs.
Can you get a stress fracture from dropping something on your foot?
Acute metatarsal fracture is usually caused by a sudden forceful injury to the foot, such as dropping a heavy object on to the foot, a fall, kicking against a hard object when tripping, or from a sporting injury. A stress fracture is a hairline break in a bone, caused by repetitive stress.
Can you sprain your foot by dropping something on it?
An injury, such as a sprain or bone break, can occur in any part of the foot, including the top. Problems with the top of the foot can be due to dropping something on the area.
What does a fractured foot feel like?
Pain, aching, and tenderness that worsens during and after physical activity or movement. Relief from pain during periods of rest. Swelling on the ankle or top of your foot.
What to do if you break your toe?
If I were you, I would get some cold pressed castor oil, soak a small piece of cotton fabric/ bandage in it and gently wrap it around my toe.
Can you wear an ortho shoe on your foot?
Normally you’d be wearing an “ortho” shoe (it’s ugly as hell) on that foot. But really, a good sandel will do. Regular shoe (dress shoe, tennis shoe) will be too tight (to put on and off). Keep the foot elevated and if this is ‘fresh’ injury, ice it.
Can you use witch hazel on a wound?
From time to time, you will need to change the dressing and definitely continue to apply a freshly soaked lint with witch hazel, because if you don’t it does dry after so many hours and it needs to be damp with witch hazel to help to heal your wound.
Can a paperclip cause pain under the toe nail?
Normally it’s not a big deal, but you’re bleeding under the toe nail-that is causing the pain. Eventually your toe nail may fall off (but it will sooner or later grow back). To relieve the “pressure” under the toe nail, a doctor will use a paperclip (I am not kidding about this), and quickly poke a hole in it.