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Suggest Treatment For Bruised And Sore Cheekbone


I slipped on the ice a week ago and hit my cheekbone and side of eye really hard. I did not loose consciousness. Just very bruised and sore. Have not gone to doctor. Wondering if I should still be concerned about a concussion or brain bleed after one week and how long I need to worry or should I still go and see the doctor. I had headaches last week. But after resting the last several days all day in bed because of the flu by head feel better form the fall.
Tue, 9 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it is not necessary that you have got a head injury or a concussion due to fall as you do not have any symptoms like loss of consciousness, vomiting, nasal or ear bleedig, clear drainage from nose, vertigo etc..
It can be simply a traumatic injury to the soft tissues leading to inflammation and soreness..
You can do alternate warm and cool compresses over the cheekbone..
Take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen..
In case if the symptoms does not improve or you get other symptoms as described above you can consult a Physician and get evaluated..
He can advise you MRI SCAN, x ray etc to look for any head injuries or bony frcature of facial bones so that he can treat you accordingly..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Bruised And Sore Cheekbone

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it is not necessary that you have got a head injury or a concussion due to fall as you do not have any symptoms like loss of consciousness, vomiting, nasal or ear bleedig, clear drainage from nose, vertigo etc.. It can be simply a traumatic injury to the soft tissues leading to inflammation and soreness.. You can do alternate warm and cool compresses over the cheekbone.. Take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen.. In case if the symptoms does not improve or you get other symptoms as described above you can consult a Physician and get evaluated.. He can advise you MRI SCAN, x ray etc to look for any head injuries or bony frcature of facial bones so that he can treat you accordingly.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.