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I got elbowed in the face about a week ago, which cause my cheek to get swollen, but the swelling hasn't gotten better. what should i do?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Swelling s/p trauma: May have fracture of facial bones. Would follow up wtih facial xrays or CT. May need antibiotics to prevent or treat infection/sinusitis that occurred post injury . f/u /w doc

Answered 12/14/2016

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A member asked:

I got elbowed in the face about a week ago, which cause my cheek to get swollen, but the swelling hasn't gotten better. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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