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How Can Swelling On The Cheekbone Due To Fracture Be Treated?
I fractured my cheekbone playing soccer about eight weeks ago. While the bruising and most of the swelling has gone down there s still some swelling. The area is also still painful to the touch and sometimes just gets random shocks of severe pain where I hit It. Is it possible that it s healing/healed wrong? And if so, what re my options of treatment?
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
Hello,
Cheekbone fractures usually heal without infection but it may be necessary to give you antibiotics, particularly if a “graft” has been used. You will be sent home with painkillers and a course of antibiotics if necessary. There is a variable amount of swelling and bruising in the skin around the eyelids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
Cheekbone fractures usually heal without infection but it may be necessary to give you antibiotics, particularly if a “graft” has been used. You will be sent home with painkillers and a course of antibiotics if necessary. There is a variable amount of swelling and bruising in the skin around the eyelids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
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