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Is Lump On Side Of Head And Pain While Opening The Mouth After Being Hit Normal?

Hello I recently was in a fight and got punched in the head a little right of my temple now I have throbbing pain and it hurts to open my mouth more than a soft talk especially hard to chew. This just occurred today how long do I wait before seeking medical attention my face almost has a little bruising and then there is a lump on opposite side of my head again also pain with eating or opening my mouth more than a soft talk
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that yougot injury in afight . you got bruis e of face and difficulty in opening mouth. I think you can take antiinflamatory drug such as diclofenac .If you does not get relief by it within 5days you should consult doctor. 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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Is Lump On Side Of Head And Pain While Opening The Mouth After Being Hit Normal?

Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that yougot injury in afight . you got bruis e of face and difficulty in opening mouth. I think you can take antiinflamatory drug such as diclofenac .If you does not get relief by it within 5days you should consult doctor. 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.