Can Glasses Cause Nose Bridge Dents or Fractures? Expert Insights
Nasal issues? Wearing glasses or protective goggles for an extended period can potentially lead to nasal bridge indentation or even fractures. Recently, I switched to a new pair of goggles, and I noticed bruising and pain on one side, while the other side feels fine but has sligh...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. A nasal bone fracture typically occurs due to an immediate traumatic impact, which is necessary for the fracture to happen. It will almost certainly result in epistaxis, and the skin may exhibit redness and swelling as a sign of external injury. 2. It appears more like a ski...[Read More] Can Glasses Cause Nose Bridge Dents or Fractures? Expert Insights
Facial Muscle Fibrosis After Car Accident: Treatment Options and Recovery
Facial muscle fibrosis after a car accident? Hello doctor, I was in a car accident last July and sustained severe bruising on the right side of my face. I did not receive immediate treatment, which led to fibrotic changes in the blood clot. When I smile, my cheeks are asymmetrica...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. If there is a significant hematoma remaining in the subcutaneous or intramuscular tissue after trauma, it may lead to "fibrosis or calcification." 2. If the scar or fibrous calcification persists or is prominent after one year, surgical intervention may be considered...[Read More] Facial Muscle Fibrosis After Car Accident: Treatment Options and Recovery
Facial Injuries from Car Accident: When to See a Plastic Surgeon?
Facial contusion and swelling due to a car accident? Hello Doctor, I was in a car accident last July. The right side of my face sustained a significant impact, resulting in extensive bruising and swelling on my cheek. After two days, it started to turn purple. Now, there are no v...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
It requires a professional assessment.[Read More] Facial Injuries from Car Accident: When to See a Plastic Surgeon?
Managing Persistent Wound Issues: Tips for Healing and Care
Wound issues The skin has been subjected to prolonged friction from pants, resulting in subcutaneous hematoma and acne. There is a specific area that has not healed; the epidermis appears intact, but there is a sensation of a foreign body. When squeezed, acne emerges along with b...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
It is difficult to assess wound issues based solely on a textual description, as the specific location is unknown. If there is sand present, it is unclear whether it is due to a previous injury. The color and texture of the acne also need to be confirmed. It is advisable to have ...[Read More] Managing Persistent Wound Issues: Tips for Healing and Care
Understanding Abdominal Pain: Possible Causes and Next Steps
Pain in the lower abdomen may be associated with a mass or tumor? Hello, doctor. Over the past two weeks, I have experienced lower abdominal pain, initially accompanied by bruising, which has since resolved. Upon palpation, I can feel two lumps, each less than 1 cm in size. They ...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
In fact, X-rays are generally unable to determine the nature of the gallstone; a biopsy may be necessary for further analysis. If gallstones are present, it is important to consider the possibility of inflammation. If there is cholecystitis, it can also lead to abdominal discomfo...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain: Possible Causes and Next Steps
Persistent Bruises: When to Seek Medical Attention for Unresolved Symptoms
The bruise has not disappeared for over four months? In December 2022, I sustained bruises on my arm and leg from paintballing. Initially, I thought the bruises would heal normally, but they have not disappeared to this day. Some of the bruises on my body have changed from blue-p...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! It is recommended to see a general surgeon and have an ultrasound to check for any residual blood clots forming a capsule. If there are none, it is likely just post-injury hyperpigmentation, and you may need to consult a medical aesthetician for whitening treatments. Take ...[Read More] Persistent Bruises: When to Seek Medical Attention for Unresolved Symptoms
Is My Child's Forehead Injury Serious? When to Seek Medical Attention
Hit the forehead from a fall? An eight-year-old child at home fell and hit their forehead. On the first day, there was swelling only on the right side of the forehead, and ice was applied. Now, four days later, there is swelling and bruising at the bridge of the nose and under th...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
A forehead hematoma, over the course of several days, will begin to spread and disperse subcutaneously as the internal bruising resolves, which is a normal occurrence. The larger the hematoma, the further it can spread, potentially reaching the chin. Most of the time, it will be ...[Read More] Is My Child's Forehead Injury Serious? When to Seek Medical Attention
Cat Bite on Hand: Persistent Pain Beyond the Wound Area
Cat bite on the back of the hand, pain in areas not directly at the wound site? A few days ago, I was bitten on the back of my hand (around the wrist area) by my cat at home. I promptly went to the hospital for emergency care and received a tetanus shot. Currently, the wound has ...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! It is recommended to return for a follow-up visit to check for cellulitis that may be causing swelling and compressing the superficial nerves. Take care! Changhua Hospital is concerned about you![Read More] Cat Bite on Hand: Persistent Pain Beyond the Wound Area
Understanding Toenail Issues After Hiking: Pain, Swelling, and Care
Nail problems A few days ago, I went hiking, and while descending, my big toe kept hitting my shoe, resulting in pain. After taking off my shoes, I noticed that my big toe was red, swollen, and bruised. I experienced pain while walking even without shoes. Later, I applied an anti...
Dr. Peng Xianwen Reply:
It is recommended to seek on-site consultation for appropriate medical treatment, as it is difficult to draw conclusions based on your description. Dr. Hsien-Wen Peng, Department of General Surgery, Nantou Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Toenail Issues After Hiking: Pain, Swelling, and Care
Can Aspiration Help Treat Foot Bruising and Swelling?
Foot contusion with swelling and pain? Hello, my right foot has been bruised and swollen for 8 weeks. The reduction in swelling and pain has been limited. Can I use a syringe to aspirate the hematoma to aid in treatment? Is this primarily a skin tissue issue, or is it more relate...
Dr. Chen Ronghong Reply:
Hello, the question only mentions foot bruising, making it difficult to determine if aspiration with a syringe is appropriate. If there is swelling in the ankle joint, it is advisable to consult an orthopedic or rehabilitation specialist to assess whether there is joint effusion ...[Read More] Can Aspiration Help Treat Foot Bruising and Swelling?
Correcting Deformities After Traumatic Zygomatic Orbital Fractures
Deformity after traumatic zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture? I was in a car accident six months ago and initially experienced facial numbness, swelling, and bruising, which I thought were just from the impact, so I only applied ice. Recently, I noticed that the numbness in my ...
Dr. Lü Mingchuan Reply:
It is recommended to undergo surgery at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei.[Read More] Correcting Deformities After Traumatic Zygomatic Orbital Fractures
Managing Scars After a Car Accident: Steroid Injections and Care Tips
Administering steroids for scar treatment after a car accident? Hello, I was in a car accident in August, which resulted in wounds on my knee and ankle. After care, they turned into scars that are purple-red in color. The knee appears thick and swollen, while the ankle is flat wi...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Using steroids may sometimes cause temporary darkening of the skin; follow up with your doctor as scheduled.[Read More] Managing Scars After a Car Accident: Steroid Injections and Care Tips
Managing Toenail Separation and Bruising: What You Need to Know
Bruising of the toe with nail bed separation? A month and a half ago, due to wearing ill-fitting shoes, the toenail on my left big toe has partially separated from the nail bed, but there is no bruising. Should I trim the separated part? My right big toe has 75% bruising, but the...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
Hello, for the right foot, the bruise can gradually move forward as the nail grows. For the left foot, if the detached part can be trimmed with nail clippers, it is fine to cut it off. If it cannot be trimmed, then cover it well, and as the new nail grows underneath, you can slow...[Read More] Managing Toenail Separation and Bruising: What You Need to Know
Unexplained Forehead Swelling: Causes and Connections to Bruising
The forehead swells up inexplicably but then resolves on its own? The condition has persisted for about four months, primarily with occasional swelling around the forehead that subsides on its own after applying ointment. What could this be? Is it related to coagulation function ...
Dr. Chen Ronghong Reply:
Hello Ms. Chen, the symptoms you described may indeed be related to a coagulation disorder. It is recommended that you consult a rheumatologist to check for any autoimmune diseases. Another possibility is a subcutaneous infection; however, the swollen area on your forehead would ...[Read More] Unexplained Forehead Swelling: Causes and Connections to Bruising
Post-Accident Lip and Gum Numbness: When to Seek Medical Help?
Right upper lip and gum numbness due to a car accident? I had a fall on August 6th and did not experience any bleeding or bruising on my cheek. From August 6th to August 10th, the upper right side of my lip and gums became swollen and numb, similar to the effects of anesthesia. O...
Dr. Li Qinglong Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to see a dentist first. Hualien Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, cares about your health.[Read More] Post-Accident Lip and Gum Numbness: When to Seek Medical Help?
Understanding Leg Injury Recovery: Why Is My Left Calf Still Swollen?
The front area of the left leg is bruised and is slightly higher than the right leg? In March, I was hit by a motorcycle and my left calf was X-rayed. The doctor said there were no issues with the bones, and I was able to walk normally after a month. However, six months later, th...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
Hello, if you can walk normally, that should be fine. As for why there is a significant increase, it may be necessary to go to the hospital for further examination.[Read More] Understanding Leg Injury Recovery: Why Is My Left Calf Still Swollen?
Post-Head Trauma: When to Seek Neurological Care After Assault
Assaulted on the back of the head due to domestic violence? After being struck on the back of the head with a fist, there was immediate bruising and swelling behind the ear, along with pain at the top of the head and intermittent sharp pains. Dizziness was also experienced. Nearl...
Dr. Zhao Shaoqing Reply:
You can visit a neurosurgery clinic.[Read More] Post-Head Trauma: When to Seek Neurological Care After Assault
Understanding Pain at the Tailbone: Causes and Implications for Sexual Health
Pain at the posterior edge of the buttocks? Hello doctor, I have a bruising pain at the posterior edge of my pelvis (the end of my spine), which is affecting my ability to achieve an erection. What could be the issue?
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Please schedule an appointment with the urology department.[Read More] Understanding Pain at the Tailbone: Causes and Implications for Sexual Health
Should You See a Doctor After a Minor Head Injury?
Hit the side of the head? Two days ago, I slipped while getting out of bed and hit the side of my head (near the ear) against the bedside table. I was very close to the table when I hit it, and the sound was quite loud. At the moment of impact, I was fully conscious and didn'...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
You may continue to monitor the situation, but if symptoms worsen, please seek medical attention promptly.[Read More] Should You See a Doctor After a Minor Head Injury?
Symmetrical Bruising on Calves: Causes and Concerns
Symmetrical bleeding in the calves? I sometimes notice bruising in the middle of my calf, near the junction with the bone, and occasionally it appears symmetrically on both legs (though not always). I don't recall any specific impact, but since I've had bruising in the ...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! It is recommended to consult a hematologist to check for any issues related to platelets, coagulation, or autoimmune disorders. Remember to take photos during any episodes to show to your doctor during your visit. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Symmetrical Bruising on Calves: Causes and Concerns