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What Are The Symptoms O Temporal Bone Fracture After A Hit?
I fell and hit the side of my head, around my temple and just behind. When i woke up the next morning i had a muffled sound in my ear, it sounds like i have water in my ear. do i need to get this seen to? will it go away? could i have fractured my temporal bone and not know it? my temple is slightly swollen and a bit sore to touch.
Thu, 26 Dec 2019
Hello,
If there is fracture there will be severe pain and swelling behind the ear. Blueish discoloration can also be seen. It is better to go for a CT scan to look for any fracture. If there is a fracture you have to consult an ENT specialist and antibiotics must be started.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
If there is fracture there will be severe pain and swelling behind the ear. Blueish discoloration can also be seen. It is better to go for a CT scan to look for any fracture. If there is a fracture you have to consult an ENT specialist and antibiotics must be started.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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