How do you know when have a broken foot?

Signs and symptoms of a broken bone (fracture) in your foot may include:

- Pain. You will probably have varying degrees of pain. Your foot may hurt most when you put pressure on it or move it in a certain way.

- Swelling. The area around your broken bone will likely swell, sometimes quickly.

- Bruising. Your skin may bruise and change color.

- Bleeding. If your skin is broken near the broken bone, you may see bleeding.

- Bone Deformity. If the bone ends aren’t aligned, the foot may appear deformed.

- Limited Ability To Move Your Foot. You might not be able to move or support weight on the foot that has the broken bone.