The most common cause of nose injuries is blows to the face. Similar situations are most often found in childhood and adolescence. Toddlers during active games do not always notice obstacles and each other. Injuries are inflicted unintentionally. If an adult broke their nose , then most likely this is the result
criminal actions. An accident may also cause injury
. The nose is a weak spot, therefore, subject to all kinds of damage.
Signs of a broken nose
Symptoms of injury include:
1. Pain and discomfort.
2. Abrasions and cuts.
3. Bruises
4. Swelling of the nose.
5. Bleeding.
6. Nose deformity.
If you have any of these symptoms, you should immediately contact your doctor. If nasal cartilage or bone is broken , the consequences can be serious. In this case, usually during a stroke, you can hear a crack characteristic of the fracture. The best option is when this does not happen, and the situation ends with only the formation of bruising.
Do I have to see a doctor?
Medical assistance in a situation when your nose is broken is necessary. A signal about this will be bruising, swelling and painful sensations that do not disappear within a few days. If along with these symptoms the body temperature rises, it can be assumed that an infection has entered the body.
If the damage is not severe, then assistance can be provided at home. It is a slight deformation or swelling of the nose. In this case, first of all, it is required to wash the damaged part of the face with soap and then get wet with a clean cloth. Then you need to take action to stop the bleeding.
The need for medical intervention
You should immediately consult a doctor when the following symptoms are observed in the complex:
- The nose is significantly deformed.
- Crunch at the time of injury.
- There are deep cuts in the nasal region.
- Strong swelling.
- Unnatural nose movements when you touch it.
- Bleeding lasting more than 10 minutes.
- Lack of breathing through the nose.
- Strong pain.
At the same time, you should not think about how to straighten a broken nose on your own, as such actions can only aggravate the situation.
Treatment
The method of therapy depends on the nature and extent of the injury. If seven days have not passed since the person’s nose was broken, bone reduction is performed manually. The installation of fragments is carried out after the introduction of local anesthesia. The mucous membrane inside the nose is irrigated with a solution of lidocaine, it is also administered by intradermal injection.
Often, two finger movements are enough to restore the bone. If it has sunk, an elevator is used - a special device. It is introduced into the nasal cavity and the bone is lifted with its help. Thus, it is compared with other parts of the skeleton. Manipulation is inevitably painful, but lasts only a few moments. The severity of such sensations can withstand everyone. After the procedure, tampons are installed in the nose for tight pressing and fixing the bone for at least three days.