got punched in the face and my cheek swelled up anything i can take or do other than ice something with a quicker recovery time?
2006-07-24 09:51:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Cold Steak and Mortin Something very cold is the best and fastest way.
2006-07-24 11:08:27 · answer #1 · answered by Ka'De 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually - (in response to an earlier answer) Tylenol does not have an anti-inflammatory effect, but NSAIDS such as Ibuprofen, aspirin or Aleve do - and will help with pain as well. Be careful though, if it has a fresh bruise, aspirin can cause that to bleed (under the skin) for longer, making the bruise worse. Ice really is the best way to reduce the swelling, do it at 5-10 minute intervals every hour or so.
2006-07-24 11:15:33 · answer #2 · answered by kansas8099 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply cold compresses to reduce swelling from an injury. Raise the head of the bed (or use extra pillows) to help reduce facial swelling.
Call your health care provider if:
There is acute, sudden, painful, or severe facial swelling.
There is prolonged facial swelling, particularly if it is getting worse over time.
There is any difficulty breathing.
2006-07-24 09:57:56 · answer #3 · answered by ted_armentrout 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ibu Profen should help the inflamation a lot. You can take 600 to 800mgs 4 times per day to help. Just be sure to eat before and and don't drink while on it. Also don't use it anymore than need be because your body will build a tollerence towards the stuff.
2006-07-24 09:55:56 · answer #4 · answered by Michael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-02 22:15:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch! Ibuprofen and ice will help, but it's only going to get substantially better with time.
Take care! ; )
2006-07-24 09:57:20 · answer #6 · answered by livysmom27 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you thought about putting a cold wash cloth on your face. That usually will help
2006-07-24 10:06:53 · answer #7 · answered by Newlywed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will eventually go down. but nexttime you could try some prventive steps like karate lessons, blocking does work too, or just try running.
2006-07-24 09:58:10 · answer #8 · answered by Han_dang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tylenol has an antinflammatory you can try that.
2006-07-24 09:55:31 · answer #9 · answered by LaLa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋