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What Causes Muffled Hearing And Ringing After Head Injury?
Question: My son was elbowed in the head during a basketball game about 30 min. ago and at first heard ringing and now his hearing is muffled. No pain though.
Brief Answer:
Please approach the ER
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
It looks like the trauma has affected the ear drum of your son. Here is what you should do
1. Most often such trivial injury recovers on its own without any treatment
2. Watch out for bleeding or discharge from the ear
3. I recommend that you approach the ER if the symptoms does not improve in another 30 min
4. Let him lie down in supine position. Do not give him anything to eat or drink for the next 30 min, if there is no recovery please approach the ER
Regards
Please approach the ER
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
It looks like the trauma has affected the ear drum of your son. Here is what you should do
1. Most often such trivial injury recovers on its own without any treatment
2. Watch out for bleeding or discharge from the ear
3. I recommend that you approach the ER if the symptoms does not improve in another 30 min
4. Let him lie down in supine position. Do not give him anything to eat or drink for the next 30 min, if there is no recovery please approach the ER
Regards
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