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Nose Bleed And Ringing In The Ear After Being Hit Below The Eye. Swollen Bruised Cheek, Numbness In The Teeth. What To Do?
I got hit just below the right eye 2 days ago playing rugby. The hit was hard enough to make my nose bleed and ring my bell for a few minutes. My nose has contained blood which feels like its coming from my sinus cavity ever since the hit. My cheek Is slightly swollen and bruised but my biggest concern is my 4 numb teeth starting from the middle to the next 3 to the right. Any information is welcome
Thu, 11 Jul 2013
Hello,
Although these symptoms of numbness of teeth could be because of some compression of nerves but such numbness and bleeding from nose could be because of nasal bone fracture,maxilla fracture or a simple blow out fracture.
Ideally you should consult a ENT specialist and get a CT or MRI of face done o look for any evidence of bony injury.
Treatment would depend upon finding the cause.
Thanks
Although these symptoms of numbness of teeth could be because of some compression of nerves but such numbness and bleeding from nose could be because of nasal bone fracture,maxilla fracture or a simple blow out fracture.
Ideally you should consult a ENT specialist and get a CT or MRI of face done o look for any evidence of bony injury.
Treatment would depend upon finding the cause.
Thanks
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