Soreness and pain in nose months after fracture. Should I get it checked out?

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Back in January of 2014 I got hit in the face multiple times when I got assulted. My nose was fractured but there wasnt any visual damage other than a lot of swelling and brusing under both eyes. Ive always had a problem with breathing and sinuses due to a deveated septum and this incident made it a little worse. However, the problem is that every couple weeks or so ill have soreness or pain in the bridge of my nose. Its not really all that but but its noticable. Is it something I should get checked?

David Reinstadler, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear about your assault. In most instances after trauma, when the bones and soft tissue heals, the pain diminishes. It is uncommon to have new onset pain 10 months after a injury. I would recommend seeing a local ENT facial plastic surgeon who can check out your nose and sinuses. Sometimes after injury to the septum and nasal pyramid, the sinuses can be blocked even more and can lead to increased sinus infections. The pain from sinus infections can be referred to the nose and should probably be evaluated. Best of luck

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Trauma to the nose can cause a fracture of the nasal bones, and a  deviated septum which creates breathing  obstruction out of the nose. A rhinoplasty can straighten the nasal bones with osteotomies  applied  to  narrow and straighten them. A septoplasty is performed  when there is cartilage and bone in the back of the nose that is blocking air flow. For more information, please see the link below

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear Py196, I am very sorry to hear about your assault and hope you are recovering both physically and mentally from such a trauma. I would suggest having an examination done to check your breathing difficulties and determine any sources of pain. I know in the State of California where I practice that there are victim programs where the state will pay for surgery that is deemed necessary after an assault. You may want to discuss with your consulting surgeon if they are aware of any programs that may help you. Wishing you a healthy recovery. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

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