Things You'll Need:
- First Aid Tape
- Roll of Cotton Or Gauze
- Visit to Doctor
- Ice Pack
- Tylenol or Ibuprofen
- Open Toe Shoe or Wide Shoe
- Scissors
- Towel
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Step 1
First thing you will want to do is examine your toe(s) and determine if you have broken it or simply sprained it. How? well if it is visibly dislocated or deformed it is most likely broken. If the toe looks normal but just hurts it most likely just sprained.
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Step 2
If the toe is deformed or turning colors rapidly you will want to seek medical attention. The doctor will need to perform x-rays to confirm the breakage or dislocation and the severity of it. He/She will then provide the necessary medical treatment. One thing you should know is unless the breakage is severe and requires surgery there is not much the doctor can do for it, most of the time they will "buddy tape" it, give you a prescription for pain killers and send you on your way.
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Step 3
Let's say your pretty sure you toe is just sprained, grab a roll of cotton or gauze and first aid bandage tape, a bag of ice and an over the counter pain reliever such as Tylenol or ibuprofen. Now, tear off or cut a wad of cotton or gauze and gently place it between your sprained/broken toe and the toe next to it. Tape the two toes together making sure not to cut off the circulation.
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Step 4
Now, elevate your foot, apply the ice pack and take a pain reliever. You will want to apply the ice pack for approximately 10 minutes and then remove it, repeat this every 20 minutes to take down the swelling. Wearing shoes will be a challenge, you will want to wear an open toed shoe (if possible) or a shoe that is wide enough that it won't cause you pain.
