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What Causes Swelling In Temple, Jaw Pain And Blurry Vision After Injury?

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Posted on Thu, 29 Jan 2015
Question: hi , I fell and bluntly hit my temple on my fire grate. this was over 48 hours ago, I have a swelling to the temple with pain on jaw movement, some slight bluring in my eye on the effected side and one cracking headach , but not debilitating, I have had some ear pain and redness to the ear . I also felt like I had tinglying feeling in my cheek earlier warmth in ear and face also . I cannot go to er room tonight. please can you advise , I had drunk quite a few glasses of wine that night alsoand iv not really eaten or slept tidy since, many thanks
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
do warm fomentation and consult doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
Due to injury there can be haematoma formation and bony contusions.
As you are not able to visit ER do warm fomentation to reduce swelling and pain.
Continue painkiller and take rest.
Take semi solid diet.
Medication like trypsin and chymotrypsin may help to reduce swelling. You can start tablet consulting your doctor.
After visiting doctor he may advice x ray and CT scan.
Follow head elevation with pillow.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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What Causes Swelling In Temple, Jaw Pain And Blurry Vision After Injury?

Brief Answer: do warm fomentation and consult doctor Detailed Answer: Hello I have studied your case. Due to injury there can be haematoma formation and bony contusions. As you are not able to visit ER do warm fomentation to reduce swelling and pain. Continue painkiller and take rest. Take semi solid diet. Medication like trypsin and chymotrypsin may help to reduce swelling. You can start tablet consulting your doctor. After visiting doctor he may advice x ray and CT scan. Follow head elevation with pillow. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.