What Causes Prolonged Swelling In Eyes After An Eye Trauma?

Posted on Thu, 30 Apr 2015

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Question : I hit my brow bone and developed a very bad black eye that was swollen shut for several days. The swelling in that area is gone but still discolored. What I am worried about now is the swelling at the brow bone it has not changed at all in 2 weeks and is painful but not discolored. Is there anything to be concerned about? should I see my doctor?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
not unusual

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
It is not unusual for such injuries to cause prolonged swelling even up to 3 weeks so you should be patient but more,take anti-inflammatory painkiller and apply cold compresses. Although,if there is vision disorder,eye pain or tingling in this area,you should do ct scan .Wish you good health.

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