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How serious can a bone bruise be?
Most bone bruises heal without any problems. If your bone bruise is very large, your body may have trouble getting blood flow back to the area. This can rarely cause avascular necrosis of the bone. This leads to death of that part of the bone.
Can you bruise a cheek bone?
You can get a bruise on your face if you fall or if something hits you in the face. The medical term for a bruise is “contusion.” Small blood vessels get torn and leak blood under the skin. Most people think of a bruise as a black-and-blue spot. But bones and muscles can also get bruised.
What does bruising your bone look like?
The broken blood vessels leak a small amount of blood into the tissues under the skin. The area will appear red in color at first, changing to blue or purple, green, yellow-brown, and, finally, a person’s normal skin color as the bruise heals.
How do I know if my cheekbone is bruised or broken?
What are the signs and symptoms of a facial fracture?
- Pain, swelling, or bruises.
- Headache.
- Tingling or numbness.
- Swollen or flattened cheek.
- Blurry vision, double vision, or seeing floaters (spots)
- Decreased eye movement or pain when you move your eyes.
- Eyes that are sunken or not in the normal position, or swollen eyelids.
When should I be concerned about a bruised bone?
If the area is very large, your body may struggle to heal the area completely. A lack of proper blood flow for too long may lead to avascular necrosis of the bone, which means that part of the bone dies. That’s why, if you suspect that you’ve bruised your bone, you seek medical attention right away.
Can you do anything for a bone bruise?
For a minor bone bruise, your doctor may recommend rest, ice, and pain relievers. They may suggest that you take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Aleve or ibuprofen. If the bone bruise is in your leg or foot, elevate your leg to help ease swelling. Apply ice for 15 to 20 minutes a few times per day.
How long does it take for a bruise to form on your face?
In response to being struck, your skin will typically look pink or red. Within one or two days of your injury, the blood that has collected at the injury site turns a bluish or dark purple color. After 5 to 10 days, the bruise turns a green or yellow color.
How do I know if I have an orbital fracture?
Symptoms of an Orbital Fracture Bruising Around the Eyes. Swelling. Facial Numbness. Difficulty and/or pain moving the eye.
What to do if you get hit in the cheekbone?
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have a severe injury to your face.
How do I know if I have a cheekbone fracture?
Swollen forehead or cheek or swelling under the eyes. Flatness of the cheeks. Sunken or bulging eyeballs. Facial numbness near the injury.
How long does it take facial bones to heal?
a normal alignment and require no acute treatment. They will heal themselves over 3-6 weeks. want to bring the broken bones back into a normal alignment (called ‘reducing’ the fracture) and keep it/them in this place (called ‘fixing the fracture’), preventing further injury.