How To Tell If Your Foot Is Broken?

Severe pain when you try to stand, walk, or put weight on the foot

Swelling that appears quickly or keeps getting worse

Bruising, especially if it spreads across the foot or toes

Visible deformity, crooked shape, or foot looking out of place

Inability to move the foot, toes, or ankle normally

Pain that is sharp and localized to one spot

Tenderness when pressing on a specific bone

Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the foot or toes

A popping or cracking sound at the time of injury

Open wound with bone visible or suspected fracture

Pain that does not improve with rest, ice, and elevation

Trouble wearing a shoe because of swelling or shape change

Foot that feels unstable or cannot support your weight

Cold, pale, or blue toes

Symptoms after a hard impact, twist, fall, or crush injury

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