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Nose Bleeding After Hitting. Bruise, Numbness And Bump On Nose. Applied Ice Pack And Took Painkiller
Hi, I was hit in the nose yesterday (direct frontal hit towards the bridge of my nose). It bled pretty profusely, and puffed up a little bit - more towards the right side. This morning there is minor bruising on the contact area, but a bump on the right side and the tip of my nose is numb. I ve been icing and taking pain medication to try and take away the ache. Could the numbness and bump be something serious?
Tue, 7 Aug 2012
Hello
There is nothing to be alarmed if only numbness and bump is there.It shall go away soon with rest,icing and anti inflammatory medications.
Look for any worsening signs like headache,persistent vomiting or bleeding or any double vision etc.
In such a situation,you are required to go to the ER and get necessary investigations like CT/ MRI etc.
Thanks
There is nothing to be alarmed if only numbness and bump is there.It shall go away soon with rest,icing and anti inflammatory medications.
Look for any worsening signs like headache,persistent vomiting or bleeding or any double vision etc.
In such a situation,you are required to go to the ER and get necessary investigations like CT/ MRI etc.
Thanks
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