I Hit Myself On The Nose Around 6 Months Ago

Posted on Thu, 5 Dec 2019

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Question : I hit myself on the nose around 6 months ago and it left a bump it kind of feels flatter where i hit and it's become wider. It kind of sticks out and it's really bugging me. Will it go away?

Answered by Dr. Dr. (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It may be an infected wound...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your query and here is my advice.
Kindly upload/attach some images of the area so that I will get a better idea.

As per your history, I think it may be an infected wound.

For further assessment, I would suggest you consult with ENT specialist for a detailed examination. He may procure X-Ray and advise antibiotics, dressing as per evaluation.

Till then for the pain, you can take tablet Acetaminophen. Avoid forceful nose blowing. Maintain proper hygiene.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. (8 hours later)

Yes it doesn't hurt and i don't think it's an infection i can feel how the area where i hit has gotten flatter and wider, i just want to know whether it will go away

Answered by Dr. Dr. (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Then it may be fibrous tissue...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for your reply.

As per your history, then it may be fibrous tissue. It may subside slowly.

For further assessment, I would suggest you consult with the ENT specialist for a detailed evaluation.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. (57 minutes later)

I'm not quite sure what you mean by my history i didn't fill it in. Also this happened after i hit my nose so can you please explain how it could be fibrous tissue or infected wound. I can feel how my bone is weird around that area

Answered by Dr. Dr. (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It may be thick scar/fibrous tissue...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for your reply.

Usually, after injury, damaged tissue is replaced by healthy tissue.

But sometimes, it may be replaced by scar tissue i.e. thick and fibrous tissue. It may take time to resolve.

So I would suggest you consult with ENT specialist for detailed examination and evaluation as suggested earlier. Further treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee