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Hi, i had a slight accident in my car and i hit the steering wheel with my head and my mouth. my head is a bit bruised and on my mouth it looks like m?

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Ice the injured area: Ice the injured areas 20 minutes 2-3 times today and tomorrow. You need to be sure there is no internal injury. I guess you don't have an air bag? If you are not felling right see your physician

Answered 3/14/2016

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