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What Causes Bleeding And Pain Around Big Scrape On Eyebrow?
Question: hit my head right above my left eyebrow, big scrape no bruising yet and hurts almost like a headache, but now left side of nose is bleeding on and off
If there is bleeding. You must immediately visit emergency healthcare facilities nearby and get evaluation done. As it could be matter of concern like a fracture. Hit a thanks if useful.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
how bad is a fracture?
Brief Answer:
CT Scan advised.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query at HCM.
Most nosebleeds do not require medical attention. However, you should seek medical attention if your nosebleed lasts longer than 20 minutes or occurs after an injury as seen in your case. This may be a sign of a posterior nosebleed. Nosebleeds that occur after an injury may indicate a broken nose, skull fracture, or internal bleeding. Doctor may recommend complete blood count,
nasal endoscopy, partial thromboplastin time, CT scan of the nose: imaging test that takes cross-sectional pictures of the nose and X-ray of the face and nose.
Based on the location and extent of fracture, the condition can be managed conservatively or through surgical means.
Until you visit a physician if you get a nose bleed while sitting up, squeeze the soft part of your nose. Make sure that your nostrils are fully closed. Keep your nostrils closed for 10 minutes, lean forward, and breathe through your mouth.
Do not lie down when trying to stop a nosebleed.
In short to answer your query about how bad a fracture is. It could be said only after CT scan or X Ray. Visit your emergency healthcare facilities.
Take care
Hope I answered your query.
If no clarifications then you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Dr. Sheetal Verma
CT Scan advised.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query at HCM.
Most nosebleeds do not require medical attention. However, you should seek medical attention if your nosebleed lasts longer than 20 minutes or occurs after an injury as seen in your case. This may be a sign of a posterior nosebleed. Nosebleeds that occur after an injury may indicate a broken nose, skull fracture, or internal bleeding. Doctor may recommend complete blood count,
nasal endoscopy, partial thromboplastin time, CT scan of the nose: imaging test that takes cross-sectional pictures of the nose and X-ray of the face and nose.
Based on the location and extent of fracture, the condition can be managed conservatively or through surgical means.
Until you visit a physician if you get a nose bleed while sitting up, squeeze the soft part of your nose. Make sure that your nostrils are fully closed. Keep your nostrils closed for 10 minutes, lean forward, and breathe through your mouth.
Do not lie down when trying to stop a nosebleed.
In short to answer your query about how bad a fracture is. It could be said only after CT scan or X Ray. Visit your emergency healthcare facilities.
Take care
Hope I answered your query.
If no clarifications then you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Dr. Sheetal Verma
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