Medical Questions > Conditions and Diseases > Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Forum

Swollen nose after hitting

Must Read
Cough
Do you know the three main reasons we cough? Learn common causes of cough and when coughing might indicate a more serious health problem....
Read more >>
Cough Causes and Risk Factors
Coughing is normal. But what can cause more troublesome coughs? Learn more about possible causes of cough here....
Read more >>
Cough Symptoms
When should you see a doctor about cough symptoms? When are symptoms a sign of further complications? Learn about cough symptoms basics here....
Read more >>
Conditions and Diseases
Feet and ankles swollen and red
swollen face and pain
Swollen glands at groin
Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders
swollen feeling
Blisters in mouth and swollen tongue
swollen throat and lumps under chin
Related Topics
Swollen lymph glands, cough and low RBC ...
swollen vas deferens
scrotum area swollen
User Profile
August 11th, 2010
1 week ago in the middle of the night I walked into a door I did not see because it was so dark. My nose was hit and hurt, but not so bad that I didn't fall back asleep after using the restroom.

The next morning I thought my nose looked swollen but was not sure. There was never any blood. After about three days I was sure my nose was swollen with very, very slight bruising under my eyes. It just looked like I was tired and had shadows or "bags" under my eyes.
The swelling continued and I put bags of frozen peas on my nose. I started to notice that a small bump that I had always had on my nose looks more pronounced and more on the right side of my nose-- which may be more swollen. I notice that deep under my nose skin there appears to be subtle bruising in the areas where it is swollen. There is mild soreness. Cartilage and bone do not seem to be loose or moving.

Now that 7 days have passed will my nose return to normal soon? Is this normal for a nose to take so long to heal?


Did you find this post helpful?
|
User Profile
replied August 13th, 2010
Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Answer A15250
Hi, welcome to the ehealth forum and I am glad to help you.
You seem concerned by the soft tissue nasal injury.
Soft tissue swelling of the nose indicates hematoma, fractured nasal bones and/or cartilages, or both. Intranasal inspection with a nasal speculum may reveal a deviated septum, a septal hematoma, or cerebrospinal fluid leakage. If a septal hematoma is suspected, it might need aspiration with an 18- or 20-gauge needle; an incision and drainage procedure might be required if the hematoma is confirmed. If the hematoma is missed and untreated, chondromalacia of the nasal cartilages may develop and become what is known as a saddle-nose deformity.
You must consult ENT specialist if nasal injury is taking too long to heal for definitive diagnosis as the same is not possible online.
Hope this helps. Take care.
Note: This post is not to emphasise final diagnosis as the same cannot be made online and is aimed just to provide medical information and no treatment suggested above be taken without face to face consultation with health care professional.



|
Did you find this post helpful?
Sign up for FREE weekly health tips!
... Saving
Ask a doctor

eHealthPedia Articles
Bad Breath
Bad Breath Causes and Risk Factors
Bad Breath Diagnosis
Bad Breath Symptoms
Bad Breath Treatment
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" questions are answered by certified physicians and other medical professionals. For more information about experts participating in the "Ask a Doctor" Network, please visit our medical experts page. You may also visit our Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders , for moderated patient to patient support and information.

The information provided on eHealth Forum is designed to improve, not replace, the relationship between a patient and his/her own physician. Personal consultation(s) with a qualified medical professional is the proper means for diagnosing any medical condition.