Broken nose symptoms

It is difficult to tell if the nose is broken because it is a very sensitive organ to pain. Suddenly after injury, usually some kind of a blow, acute pain pierces the nose and might stay for some time. Pain is leaded together with bruises and swelling short after. Symptoms mentioned here might appear after either nose breaking or simple hit.

When to see a doctor

Unless short after injury:

• Pain is unbearable and/or
• Blood does not stop streaming and/or
• Nose shape is visually totally different the injured one should immediately visit his or her doctor or go straight to the hospital!

Else there's not rush and it is advisable to wait for few days for the observation of swelling and pain (usually it is told to be 3 days). Of course there's nothing bad to go for a primary doctor's review.

Broken nose symptoms and signs

If the symptoms of a broken nose (below) still occur after few days, injured one should definitely visit his or her doctor. Signs of broken nose:

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• Pain (much more intense when nose is touched)
• Swelling;
• Continuous bleeding;
• Bruises on the nose and around eyes;
• Shape of the nose is not exactly the same as it was before injury;
• The slightest crackling sound when touching the nose is a good indicator;
• Difficult breathing.

Broken nose treatment is usually pretty simple and the patient usually can go home without nose surgery. This information, about broken nose symptoms, might not be 100% true to every person - each time nose injuries differ. It is a generalization. You will get the best answer for your particular and individual problem at doctor.