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A 18-year-old female asked:

My 2 yr old brother was on my lap watching tv when he threw his head back and hit me on my cheek. now my cheek bone is achy. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered

Pediatrics 60 years experience

Pain: Apply ice paks to your cheek and take ibuprofen. If no improvement see your doctor for xrays of your cheek bones to rule out a fracture

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