how to stop swelling after being hit?

Question

My surfboard hit me in the face about 3 weeks ago and it swelled up. I never iced it or anything. I figured the swelling would go away on its own. However, it has not gone down and know i have a big knot it my face. I don't know if i should ice it, rub it, or apply heat. please help. i don't want a big knot in my face my entire life. thank you.

Answer 1

ice reduces swelling

Answer 2

well you should have iced it when you got hit, now it's a little on the late side. Go to the Dr. If you still have a knot in your face it could be dead skin, muscle and blood and the only way to get rid of it is to drain it. (with a needle or surgery) You might have done more damage than you think, so I'd be getting it checked out, NOW.

Answer 3

You might have broken a bone in your face, especially since it has been 3 weeks and the swelling has not gone down.

I suggest getting to the doctor ASAP.

Good luck!.

Answer 4

Mmm...did you break a bone? Next time right away ice...Soothex is great to as it detoxify, takes swelling away, increases the circulation and oxygen...Good luck maybe see a MD.

Answer 5

3 weeks eh?
That seems long enough for a good amount of healing to have occurred and swelling to have subsided.
I think you know what's next....you may have broken something and it's not going to heal normally...
get yourself checked and x-rayed by the doc.

Answer 6

At this point, start rubbing it with FRESH of the plant Aloe Vera every hour or as possible as is practical.

Answer 7

There is nothing you can do at this point. You may want to see a doc on Monday to get it checked though just to be sure it is ok.