Have broken toes several times over the years and never went to the doctor but if you have other health problems you may want to reconsider going to get it checked out - my worst break was when I was in my 30's and stubbed my little toe against the leg of a chair - it was in April and it still hurt to wear shoes that fall - now its just a weather toe - but I broke my foot last fall and was in a cast / boot until Feb because of my age, weight, etc - thank goodness I'm not diabetic or I'd still probably have the stupid thing on - good luck on your recovery