keith_aquino Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 Today, I just had my Taekwondo tournament. I won first place!Unfortunately, another prize was a bleeding nose. I don't know if my nose is broken; it's definitely flatter though. The left side of my nose is flatter than the other side. Does this mean that I have a crooked nose?How do I heal it faster? I've iced it a few minutes after I got it, does this help? Thanks guys in advanced!
Ben Martin Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 your best bet is to go to the docs or the hospital. when ever i get an injury i always get it checked out even if ive dones the tests my self and im 100% sure what the problem is. i always think its best to get a professional to look at it and he /she can give u the advice you need. Strive to Become The Type Of Person That Others Do Not Normally Encounter In This WorldI would love it if everyone i spoke to or met throughout my life would benefit from being with or speaking to me. - Life goalI See The Sunshine But Their's A Storm Holding Me Back.
White Warlock Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 Agreed. sounds like you have a deviated septum. Actually breaking the nose is not easy but having the septum, a piece of cartilage attached to the bone ridge in your nose, detached is rather common.The concerns are many. Despite what a lot of people think, having a broken nose or a deviated septum can create many health problems, including rhinitus, sinusitus, nasal polyps, regular hemmorhaging, etc.I've had them all. Three surgical operations later and i still have problems... Go to a doctor and get it checked out. "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro
keith_aquino Posted October 17, 2005 Author Posted October 17, 2005 Thanks guys, you were right. I had em' X-rayed and found out that I had a fracture I have two options, I can choose to cast it or have it operated. Which do you think is the best choice?
White Warlock Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 well, casting means you'll walk around with this thing on you face for a month or so. Operation for noses are outpatient services nowadays, but they'll have to put you under. If you've been under anaesthetics before, then no biggie... but if you haven't, there's always the risk you would be allergic to the anaesthetic or have some as of yet undiagnosed heart problem and *poof*.These sort of questions should be directed to your doctor. Some additional questions you might pose are: if the fracture is going to cause regular hemmorhaging, if it impedes the nasal passages, are there any protuding bone fragments or is the cartilage exposed (broken through skin), are there any other nose/sinus problems noted that should be addressed (polyps, etc), and if the injury is mostly cosmetic... whether it is unseemly. "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro
choppingfiend Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 All I have to say is ouch and congrats on the tournament....Good luck with what you choose surgery or cast-wise...do what's best for you!
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