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Head Hurt, Bulge Above The Left Eyebrow, Black Eye, Bruising Extending, Headaches. X-rays Needed?

I fell and hit my head on the curb. I have a goose egg and inch above my left eyebrow and to the left. Two days later I woke up with a very black eye. It's been 11 days since my fall, my black eye is going away, but the bruising is actually going south down my cheek. It's almost down to my chin. The goose egg is getting smaller, however, still very sensitive. Is it too late for xrays? Headaches, yes, usually mid day.
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Any head injury should never be taken as granted or neglected, it is not too late for any investigation, it would be late if Waite for something to happened, go for plain x-ray test and if possible the best way is the CT of brain, this will clear every thing. Take care of your self Bye
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Imaging studies like X-rays or MRI/CT Scan will help rule out any crack or fracture of the skull or depressed bone segments.The haematoma which caused the black eye is resolving but the fluid will go down with gravity between the fascial planes.It would help see a doctor who can assess your injury and any other problem like cerebrovascular bleeds.
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Head Hurt, Bulge Above The Left Eyebrow, Black Eye, Bruising Extending, Headaches. X-rays Needed?

HI Thank for choosing HCM, Any head injury should never be taken as granted or neglected, it is not too late for any investigation, it would be late if Waite for something to happened, go for plain x-ray test and if possible the best way is the CT of brain, this will clear every thing. Take care of your self Bye