Bump on the Bridge of my Nose After Being Head Butted

It’s not unusual for patients to suffer nasal trauma while
participating in sports. The nose is the leading edge of the face and therefore
subject to trauma of all types. This trauma can affect the bone, cartilage and
soft tissue.

                  Although,
the bump on your nasal bride might be related to a nasal fracture, it’s
probably more likely related to the soft tissue injury associated with your
nasal laceration. When this type of injury occurs it’s not unusual for patients
to develop soft tissue swelling beneath the laceration. This is a normal part of soft tissue healing which tends to resolve with
time.



                  A
physical examination would help determine if an underlying nasal fracture is
present, but in some cases this can’t be determined until swelling has
resolved. In your cases, the presence of a straight nose doesn’t necessarily
mean that a fracture isn’t present. In some cases the only manifestation of a
nasal fracture is the presence of a dorsal hump.

                  In
most cases, clinically significant nasal fractures will become obvious with the
passage of time as swelling resolves. Under these circumstances, reconstructive
rhinoplasty may become necessary.

Without examining you or with imaging studies, it is impossible to know if your nose is broken.  However, if the bump appeared several days after the trauma, it is more likely that you are experiencing tissue response to healing / scar tissue.  You should be examined by a doctor, but there is no hurry.  Good luck.

IT is most likely that you are experiencing swelling and possibly some bruising at the site of the fracture, It is not uncommon for this to persist for 6-12 months before resolving.