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Heavy container hit forehead/nose. 24 hours later,bruise on bridge of nose &area numb. no swelling,deformity. could nose b broken? is treatment needed

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Dr. Esther Poza-juncal answered

Maybe...: but without swelling or deformity it seems less likely. No immediate treatment is necessary, and the bruise should heal like any other bruise. However, without seeing it I can't rule out a fracture. If in doubt, see your doctor or Urgent Care.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Louis Cooper answered

See MD: Was there any loss of consciousness? Need to be seen by ENT doctor to verify damage if any. Keep cold pack on nose for ten minutes every hour while awake. Nose bleeding?

Dr Poza-juncal agreed

Answered 11/2/2014

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A member asked:

Heavy container hit forehead/nose. 24 hours later,bruise on bridge of nose &area numb. no swelling,deformity. could nose b broken? is treatment needed

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Esther Poza-juncal answered

Dr. Louis Cooper answered

Dr Poza-juncal agreed

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