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What Causes Swelling Across The Nose Bridge Post Injury To Head?

Hi. My son hit the top of his forehead pretty hard on a beam earlier at the hairline. He swears he didn t hit his nose at all but it is getting increasingly swollen and tender across and on sides of the bridge. I m not sure why that would cause his nose to be bruised and swollen but it s concerning. I m wondering if he needs to be checked out? Thanks
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much.The periostium of the nasal bones (the thin, tight fibrous tissue lining on bones) can be inflammed after trauma and form a temporary haematoma. Most of the time, the haematoma will go down with time. Most likely he needs to apply Trombophob to affected area as long as it disappear. If it is still present in 10 to 14 days, and it bothers you, then consult with a surgeon. Good luck and be well.
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What Causes Swelling Across The Nose Bridge Post Injury To Head?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much.The periostium of the nasal bones (the thin, tight fibrous tissue lining on bones) can be inflammed after trauma and form a temporary haematoma. Most of the time, the haematoma will go down with time. Most likely he needs to apply Trombophob to affected area as long as it disappear. If it is still present in 10 to 14 days, and it bothers you, then consult with a surgeon. Good luck and be well.