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I was walking up stairs then suddenly i tripped and got a bruise on my cheek bone and my left shoulder. any help?

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Dr. Robert Stachler
Dr. Robert Stachleranswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 33 years experience
Cheek, shoulder pain: just put ice on the areas 20 mins every hour. Take some Motrin for the pain. If everything moves fine you are likely OK.good luck and feel better!
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Dr. Brian Affleck
Dr. Brian Affleckanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 32 years experience
Bruises: Bruises are best treated conservatively. To contain the spread and overall size, try icing the area. That will also help with swelling. Unfortunately, a bruise otherwise just takes time to get better. The purplish color will slowly turn to a greenish color which will fade to yellow and then disappear.
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Dr. Darryl Blinski
Dr. Darryl Blinski commented
Plastic Surgery 48 years experience
ALWAYS best to be examined by MD or seek Urgent Care evaluation....
Oct 27, 2015

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