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Should I Go To A Doctor After Being Hit On The Left Side Of Face?

Hello Doctor, I banged myself on to a electric pole while driving on a scooter, by hitting straight on my left side so as that my left face, chicks left of forehead had immediate swelling.Jaws were shaken, mouth not opening properly. I am taking antibiotics, do u think i need to got for more evaluations
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

As you had a direct impact on the facial bones I think a CT scan is a must to see if any fracture has occurred. Any ignored fracture can land up into long term pain and aches. Also, any soft tissue damage which has occurred cannot be seen from outside so needs to use the scanning machines to understand the pathology better.

I think if you get a physical examination and opinions in person will be of benefit.

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

Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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Should I Go To A Doctor After Being Hit On The Left Side Of Face?

Hello, As you had a direct impact on the facial bones I think a CT scan is a must to see if any fracture has occurred. Any ignored fracture can land up into long term pain and aches. Also, any soft tissue damage which has occurred cannot be seen from outside so needs to use the scanning machines to understand the pathology better. I think if you get a physical examination and opinions in person will be of benefit. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist