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Suggest Treatment For Tenderness In Nose After An Injury

Posted on Tue, 10 Feb 2015

Question: My son headbutted me rather hard last night and i felt my nose crack and nose immediately went numb. Numbness went away but this morning my nose is running like crazy and have a horrible Sinus like headache. Nose is tender to touch. Do I need to see a doctor?

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please visit ER...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

After going through the history I do feel, there could be either trauma to the nasal septum (which is composed of cartilage in the front and bone behind) or separation of the cartilage from the nasal bones on the sides.

Either of the case, I would recommend you to consult your doctor to rule out hematoma (collection of blood) of the nasal septum. Presence of hematoma can cause excruciating pain, which has to be relieved surgically.

I would suggest you to try keeping cold packs around the nose and take OTC pain relievers. Also, visit ER and consult the doctor at the earliest.

Hope I have answered your query; I will be available for the follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (15 minutes later)

Thankfully it isn't running as much now, I am just stuffed up and have a horrible head ache. Is waiting close to 8 more hours before going to a doctor going to be a huge problem?

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can definitely wait for few more hours...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

Stuffy nose can be treated with OTC decongestant such as xylometazoline or oxymetazoline. Try taking pain relievers and consult your doctor in the morning. There is no harm in waiting for few more hours.

Hope this clarifies your doubts.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj