4yr-old head-butted me and nose still hurts and is swollen. Is my nose broken?

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Is my nose broken? My 4yr old headbutted me a couple of weeks ago and my nose still hurts it is a little swollen but not black. It hurts from the centre to the tip. Please advise

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You should be examined by a surgeon to determine if the nose is broken.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

An exam is needed to determine if you have a broken nose.  Schedule an appointment with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for an exam.  Best wishes!

4yr-old head-butted me and nose still hurts and is swollen. Is my nose broken?

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