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What Causes Pain And Tenderness In The Temple Region After Injury?

Posted on Thu, 16 Feb 2017

Question: I was hit in the left temple and ear by a soccer ball kicked at full force. Instantly had the sensation of blood in my mouth and intense throbbing at the left temple. Left ear is visibly bruised but I'm concerned that I have extreme pain and tenderness on the exact opposite temple now an hour later.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Injury due to football may range from mild to severe.
Is there any loss of consciousness, seizures, bleeding via ear or nose?
Any hearing loss?
Local tenderness may present for few days.
You can take zerodol sp twice daily along with omeprazole once daily.
If any new symptoms occur, then CT may be required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (26 minutes later)

No loss of conciousness. Just dizzy and internal pain and pressure on the opposite temple that was hit. It throbs inside. The external tenderness is on the actual side hit by the ball.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Drugs advised are sufficient at present.
You should be watchful regarding recurrent vomiting, seizure, loss of consciousness, visual complains, decrease in sensorium.
Consult and visit to a doctor in case of above symptoms.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana