Illnesses & Conditions
Information on diseases and health concerns, including symptoms, treatment options, and prevention.

Toe, Foot, and Ankle Injuries

Check Your Symptoms

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

If you have any of the following symptoms, evaluate those symptoms first.

• Bleeding: Go to the topic Cuts or Scrapes.
• Puncture: Go to the topic Puncture Wounds.
• A toe, foot, or ankle problem not related to an injury: Go to the topic Toe, Foot, or Ankle Problems, Noninjury.
• An injured toenail or blood under a toenail: Go to the topic Nail Problems and Injuries.
• Bruises: Go to the topic Bruises.
• Frostbite: Go to the topic Cold Temperature Exposure.

	Yes	Does your toe, foot, or ankle look twisted, bent out of shape, or out of its normal position?
	Yes	Do you have pain or tenderness after an injury?
	Yes	Has your toe, foot, or ankle turned pale, white, blue, or cold?
	Yes	Do you have numbness or tingling in your injured toe, foot, or ankle?
	Yes	Are you unable to move your toe, foot, or ankle normally?
	Yes	Is your toe, foot, or ankle swollen after an injury?
	Yes	Did you feel or hear a snap, pop, or grating in your toe, foot, or ankle?
	Yes	Do you think an injury may have been caused by abuse?
	Yes	Are you unable to free a trapped foot from an object, such as a pipe, toy, or jar?
	Yes	Do you think you have an infection in your toe, foot, or ankle?
	Yes	Is an object, such as a nail, embedded in your toe, foot, or ankle?
	Yes	Is your foot or ankle bruised after your injury?
	Yes	Do you know or think you need a tetanus shot?

If a visit to a health professional is not needed immediately, see the Home Treatment section for self-care information.

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