If a broken toe is left untreated then nothing bad will usually happen.
Unless the broken toe is more severe and has an infection then you may need medical treatment for the broken toe.
But most broken toes heal on their own without medical treatment.
When you have a broken toe you should avoid any running, jogging etc until at least 2 months after the broken toe has healed.
Running too soon on the broken toe could cause more injury and may make the broken toe take longer to heal.
Walking does not heal the broken toe.
However if you can walk it's a good thing to do as when you stay in motion you heal faster than if you do not stay in motion.
You can also have a walking cast put on the broken toe and that can allow you to walk more when you have the broken toe.
A broken toe will usually stay swollen for a period of 2 to 3 days after you break the toe.
The pain of the broken toe and swelling should go away and subside within a few days or so but if the swelling gets worse then see a doctor as it may be getting infected.
Most broken toes do not require a hospital visit.
The goods news is that for most broken toes they will heal on their own with proper at home care.
Unless the broken toe is more severe or swells up too bad or the pain gets worse or the swelling gets worse or the broken toe does not heal within 6 weeks or so then you may need to see a doctor or go to the hospital for the broken toe.
But most broken toes do heal without medical treatment.
broken toes can heal on their own even without medical treatment.
A broken toe is rarely serious enough to need to go to the emergency room and usually at home care can help the broken toe heal.
A broken toe usually takes between 4 weeks to 6 weeks to fully heal but if the broken toe does not heal within 6 weeks or you have more pain, swelling etc then see a doctor or go to the emergency room.
I've broken my toe before and just allowed it to rest and heal on it's own and within 6 weeks the broken toe was fully healed.
I just tried my best to stay off the broken toe but if you want to or can walk some it's okay to do so.
But if you have any pain with the broken toe then it's best to avoid putting weight on the toe that is broke.