HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Swollen Bruise On Forehead

Hello,
I recently slammed my forhead on a very large, flat corner post of my bed. Immediately it turned into an egg (literally the size of a large egg) very red and a tiny bit of broken skin. Then next morning the swelling had widened to a tennis ball size though not as protruding. It has been 4 days and swelling is about softball size and even at the top front of my head (In hair area) I've been icing several times a day and I've been taking 800mg of Advil every 8 hours all four days. I have applied Arnica gel to the area several times a day as well. I don't have any other symptoms other than severely tender to touch (even to raise eyebrows) and start to get headache about 6 hours after advil. It also hurts bad when I bend forward. Should I see a dr or is this normal?
Fri, 21 Feb 2014
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
hi
beside taking advil(ibuprofen) i would advice you to take tab. trypsin/chymotrypsin combination thrice daily on empty stomach for 4-5 days and,put light compressoion bandage.
take care
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Ibuprofen


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Swollen Bruise On Forehead

hi beside taking advil(ibuprofen) i would advice you to take tab. trypsin/chymotrypsin combination thrice daily on empty stomach for 4-5 days and,put light compressoion bandage. take care