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I got hit with a 2x4 in may. it caused a black eye and swelling with a lot of pain. my question is why is it still numb and it still throbs? and no i couldn't go get an x-ray because i have no way to get to the doctors?
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There may have been a neurologic injury that is causing an area to remain numb. If this is the case, it can take many months for the nerves to heal and restore sensation. Continued throbbing can be due to muscle spasm but it depends where it is throbbing. If it is an eye injury with continued throbbing, you should see an eye doctor to check for a more serious injury. Good luck!
Answered 8/3/2023
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