There is no difference in meaning between âgreyâ and âgreyâ. They are just different adaptions from the origin word âgrÇ£gâ which contains both âaâ and âeâ. Americans most likely chose to use âaâ since the English were already using âeâ. Australians follow the English, using âgreyâ.
Once you have been diagnosed with a broken toe by a doctor, there are home remedies to care for the broken toe that can help decrease pain and swelling, including elevating the injured foot, icing the injured toe, and rest (avoid walking on the injured foot). Use crutches of needed. Broken toes usually take about six weeks to heal.
Most minor toe injuries can be treated at home. If a person is unsure or suspects a fracture, seek medical attention. The following can be done to help decrease pain and swelling from a broken toe and to help the fracture heal properly. 1  Rest: Avoid strenuous exercise, prolonged standing, or walking.  Ice: Put ice in a plastic bag and apply it to the injury for 15-20 minutes every 1-2 hours for the first 1-2 days.