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I had a blow to my face 1 week ago. the eye and cheek on my right side is purple and swelled up. my face is numb going down to my teeth and lip for 1 week now and the pain is intense?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Facial Trauma: This injury should have already been evaluated. Please see a physician ASAP.

Answered 9/13/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Assessment: Agree with Dr. Davantzis, Please seek evaluation for this facial trauma.

Answered 9/13/2020

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Trauma: The other answers are correct. Any pain, bleeding, and/or swelling requires evaluation. The damage may be considerably more serious than yourself-diagnosed. Please see an Emergency Care Physician to begin the appropriate diagnosis/treatment regimen.

Answered 9/13/2020

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