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How To Cure Swollen Cheeks After Hitting?

Hi! My name is Erik. Sorry for bad English! I have got hit to my face and the next morning I realised that my cheek became fatter (no bones broken) just my cheek look like its candies inside my mouth. Now is second day and its still big but not bigger than yesterday. What can I do to make my cheek look normal and how long it will take? Its just small injure with no bones broken or infection.
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that yougot injury to your cheek and it is swollen. Icing will be soothing. For reducing pain and swelling antiinflamatory such as diclofenac can be of help.It may take upto one week time to completely reduction of swelling . You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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How To Cure Swollen Cheeks After Hitting?

Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that yougot injury to your cheek and it is swollen. Icing will be soothing. For reducing pain and swelling antiinflamatory such as diclofenac can be of help.It may take upto one week time to completely reduction of swelling . You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.