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What Is The Treatment For Bruised Throbbing And Numb Toe After An Injury?

I believe I broke my toe yesterday.. its crooked and looks some what bruised.. I woke up this morning and my toe was throbbing.. I cant even feel my toe now and can barely bend it.. if I was to consider going to the ER,is there anything they could really do?? Should I even bother?? What should I do?
Mon, 5 Dec 2016
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In my opinion yes you should go immediately as you may have blood supply obstructed, they will adjust it and simple splint for 4 to 8 weeks

if blood is obstructed and you ignore it , could lead to gangrene

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What Is The Treatment For Bruised Throbbing And Numb Toe After An Injury?

In my opinion yes you should go immediately as you may have blood supply obstructed, they will adjust it and simple splint for 4 to 8 weeks if blood is obstructed and you ignore it , could lead to gangrene Good Luck