Yesterday I got hit quite hard in the face on the bridge of my nose with an umbrella handle (solid) directly. It instantly swelled up and was really painful, my eyes watered. Today it is bruised (still swollen) but only where I got hit not under my eyes. When I press on either side of the bridge it hurts and when I press where I got hit. It didn't bleed at all. After a while today I've started to get headaches and slight migraines by my left eye and above. Is there any damage ??
Answer: Is your nose damaged? Yes, your nose is damaged. Perhaps, your nose is fractured. This maybe, just maybe, might need some sort of fixing. See your local doctor. They will need to feel and see your nose, and maybe get some form of X-ray or scan, to decide if you need to be seen by a specialist.
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Answer: Is your nose damaged? Yes, your nose is damaged. Perhaps, your nose is fractured. This maybe, just maybe, might need some sort of fixing. See your local doctor. They will need to feel and see your nose, and maybe get some form of X-ray or scan, to decide if you need to be seen by a specialist.
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Answer: Possible broken nose: What you need to know Thank you for the question and photo, but the only way to truly know the extent of the damage to your nose is through an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon. If there is a fracture or other damage, early intervention typically produces the best result. It doesn't necessarily prevent the need for rhinoplasty in the future, but it does lower the likelihood you will need additional surgery later on. Get it checked out now for the most effective treatment options and your own peace of mind.
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Answer: Possible broken nose: What you need to know Thank you for the question and photo, but the only way to truly know the extent of the damage to your nose is through an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon. If there is a fracture or other damage, early intervention typically produces the best result. It doesn't necessarily prevent the need for rhinoplasty in the future, but it does lower the likelihood you will need additional surgery later on. Get it checked out now for the most effective treatment options and your own peace of mind.
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July 5, 2018
Answer: Difficult to tell on your description If the nose is not deviated, and your breathing is unchanges, probably it is not a major injury. It is close to impossible to know if there is a fracture unless you get a CT or MRI. Give it some time, unless you have one of the symptoms above, then I would go see a specialist right away.
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July 5, 2018
Answer: Difficult to tell on your description If the nose is not deviated, and your breathing is unchanges, probably it is not a major injury. It is close to impossible to know if there is a fracture unless you get a CT or MRI. Give it some time, unless you have one of the symptoms above, then I would go see a specialist right away.
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October 21, 2018
Answer: Fractured Nose after Trauma and How to Handle That? Sorry for your trauma. There is a probability that your nasal bridge (bones and cartilages on top of your nose) may have been broken and/or have a greenstick fracture (not displaced). The best way to manage this would be to have a full examination in combination with a direct nasal x-ray or a CT-scan if required. If displaced you will need immediate reduction, if not cold treatment and elevation of your head would be enough. Nevertheless, deformities may occur with time which may require a rhinoplasty to correct for aesthetic purposes.
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October 21, 2018
Answer: Fractured Nose after Trauma and How to Handle That? Sorry for your trauma. There is a probability that your nasal bridge (bones and cartilages on top of your nose) may have been broken and/or have a greenstick fracture (not displaced). The best way to manage this would be to have a full examination in combination with a direct nasal x-ray or a CT-scan if required. If displaced you will need immediate reduction, if not cold treatment and elevation of your head would be enough. Nevertheless, deformities may occur with time which may require a rhinoplasty to correct for aesthetic purposes.
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February 13, 2018
Answer: Nasal Trauma Thank you for your question and photo. First, ice the nose within the first 24-48 hours to settle any initial swelling. Next, consult with a physician for an in-person assessment of your nose [and possible X-Ray and/or CAT scan] to determine whether there has been a fracture or break to the nasal bone. I do not recommend delaying consulting with your physician in order heal the nose as quickly as possible and to avoid a deviated septum caused by nasal trauma, which may lead to difficulty breathing, chronic snoring and sinus congestion/infection. Thank you. Dr. Kian Karimi
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February 13, 2018
Answer: Nasal Trauma Thank you for your question and photo. First, ice the nose within the first 24-48 hours to settle any initial swelling. Next, consult with a physician for an in-person assessment of your nose [and possible X-Ray and/or CAT scan] to determine whether there has been a fracture or break to the nasal bone. I do not recommend delaying consulting with your physician in order heal the nose as quickly as possible and to avoid a deviated septum caused by nasal trauma, which may lead to difficulty breathing, chronic snoring and sinus congestion/infection. Thank you. Dr. Kian Karimi
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