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Injury And Swelling If The Eyes And Cheek Bone After Getting Punched
I was punched in the face, around the cheek bone area, around 6 or 7is hours ago. There was a knot , and my eye started to turn purple. I ve iced it, 20 minutes every hour, and the swelling has not subsided at all, and has actually gotten worse. My bottom eyelid is swollen to the point that my eye is almost completely closed. Is there anything else I should do, or will it be less swollen after a night s teat?
Sat, 5 May 2012
The very fact that the swelling is not subsiding suggests the possiblity of an underlying fracture. I would suggest you to consult a general surgeon and get yourself clinically examined as well as radiologically investigated. This will detect any fracture or serious injury which will enable you to seek proper treatment.
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