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What Causes Throbbing Pain And Swelling At The Site Of Plate And Screw Insertion?

I was in a car accident in 2012 and my whole right side of my face was replaces with titanium plates and screws. I was fine until about 2 hrs ago and my right side of my face become swollen and throbbing. Do you know what could cause this? I have not had any trauma or anything to cause the pain or swelling.
Wed, 24 Aug 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HCM..

As per your complain throbbing pain and swelling at the site of placement of titanium plates and screws that were placed long back seems to be due to infection flaring up on the right side of face as other causes like allergy is not considerable as the plates are present since 3+ years..

My suggestion is to consult an Oral Surgeon or your surgeon who treated you previously and get evaluated..

In case if there is infection you will be advised antibiotics, painkillers, steroids for relief..
In case of infection injectable steroids and antibiotics can also be given to you..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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What Causes Throbbing Pain And Swelling At The Site Of Plate And Screw Insertion?

Hi.. Welcome to HCM.. As per your complain throbbing pain and swelling at the site of placement of titanium plates and screws that were placed long back seems to be due to infection flaring up on the right side of face as other causes like allergy is not considerable as the plates are present since 3+ years.. My suggestion is to consult an Oral Surgeon or your surgeon who treated you previously and get evaluated.. In case if there is infection you will be advised antibiotics, painkillers, steroids for relief.. In case of infection injectable steroids and antibiotics can also be given to you.. Hope this helps.. Regards.