Suggest Remedies For Swollen Right Cheekbone Post An Injury

Posted on Fri, 19 Feb 2016

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Question : i tripped over a rug and fell to my knees then hit my rt cheekbone on concreat floor and i heard a crack. my rt lip is a little numb and of course my cheek is red and swollen. I put ice on it right away and took ibuprofen is that ok.

Answered by Dr. Vasudha (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Exclude fracture by X ray / get dentis's advise.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for the query on health care magic platform. I have read your query & understand your concern.

The first aid taken by you is exactly what is desired. However I am concerned about the swelling & redness on cheek & the cracking sound you heard when you fell. I would consider evaluating for possible fracture. Moreover possibility of fractures increase with advancing age, therefore my concern is rational. So it's better to diagnose early/ exclude fracture in time.

In this context, I would advise for earliest consultation of a Dentist. He will get your X ray of affected cheek done .
In case fracture you may need CT Scan/ MRI & will be refereed to
Maxillofacial surgeon for further management.

Till then-( self care )
- Do not massage or foment the cheek
- Ibuprofen can be continued twice a day after food.
- have only nourishing liquids for food ( with a straw if needed ). Do not try forced opening of mouth.
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