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Does Severe Swelling And Bruising After Strangulation Need Medical Attention?

Was strangled last night in the bathtub by my drunken spouse and woke up this morning with bruising on my neck and a painful throat, especially severe when swallowing. Do I NEED to go get it checked, or is it likely to be simple bruising/swelling that will fade over time?
Fri, 8 Aug 2014
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hello,thanks for query, painful throat, painful swallowing after strangulation attempt suggests some injury related to neck musculature and frame work(cartilage), it may cause neck abscess or perichondritis of cartilages in future. kindly evaluate with an ent surgeon and definative tretment with antibiotics and pain killers. hope i have answered ur query. all d best. take care.
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Does Severe Swelling And Bruising After Strangulation Need Medical Attention?

hello,thanks for query, painful throat, painful swallowing after strangulation attempt suggests some injury related to neck musculature and frame work(cartilage), it may cause neck abscess or perichondritis of cartilages in future. kindly evaluate with an ent surgeon and definative tretment with antibiotics and pain killers. hope i have answered ur query. all d best. take care.