| Facial Injuries and Conditions |
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| Tooth abscess Bad tooth Decay into the nerve of the tooth Trauma Periodontal disease Severe pain The tooth hurts more when heat is applied The athlete feels relief when cold is applied The athlete reports that it hurts to lie down Swelling of the gum near the tooth The tooth may be loose Possible development of a fever Not applicable Refer to a dentist Not applicable |
| Avulsed tooth Extruded tooth Tooth knocked out Direct trauma to a tooth Pain Tooth out of its socket Bleeding Possible lacerated gum Not applicable Refer to a dentist with maxillofacial expertise(Keep tooth in a moist environment – soak tooth in Hank’s solution either in tooth socket or under tongue. Do not wrap in gauze) Not applicable |
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| Dental caries Cavity Decay to teeth Disintegration of tooth enamel Pain Sensitivity to cold Tooth decay Possible inflammation Possible structural defect in a tooth Not applicable Refer to a dentist Not applicable |
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| Gingivitis Red gums Poor oral hygiene Bleeding of gums when teeth are brushed Discomfort Red, swollen gums that may bleed on probing Not applicable Refer to a periodontist Not applicable |
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| Intrusion of tooth Intrusion Trauma to a tooth, applied apically, that drives tooth into alveolus Tenderness and bleeding in the area The tooth may be loose The tooth involved will be shorter than the others Possible bleeding Not applicable Refer to a dentist Not applicable |
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| Cornea abrasion Same as above A foreign object, such as a finger, in the eye scrapes or scratches the cornea of the eye Pain or granular feeling in the eye The sensation of foreign body in the eye Photophobia Increased vision disturbances and decreased focusing Watering of the eye Spasm of orbicular muscles of the eye Not applicable Refer to an ophthalmologist Not applicable |
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| Conjunctivitis Pink eye Infection Irritation and burning in the eyes Visual impairment such as photophobia Inflammation of the conjunctiva, causing the eye to become bloodshot Swelling of the conjunctivaIn severe cases, sticky discharge from the eyes Not applicable Refer to an ophthalmologist or a physician Not applicable |
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| Eye contusion Bruise Blunt trauma, such as being hit in the eye with a tennis ball Pain Distorted vision Possible hemorrhage to anterior chamber Possible laceration Swelling around the eye globeIrritation Ecchymosis at orbit Light accommodation Refer to an ophthalmologist Contusion to the eye can lead to several serious conditions, such as Hyphema and detached retina Not applicable |
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| Corneal laceration Same as above Trauma from a sharp object, such as a fingernail Pain in the eye Distorted vision Laceration of the cornea The pupil may appear tear-shaped Not applicable Refer to an ophthalmologist Not applicable |
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| Detached retina Same as above Blunt or penetrating trauma to the eye Common injury for boxers Blurred vision The athlete sees flashes of light of floaters Athlete may experience a curtain or veil across their field of vision days or weeks after the trauma None Visual acuity with each eye and compare Refer to an ophthalmologist Not applicable |
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| Foreign body in the eye Same as above Object induced into eye, such as grass Pain Disability Visual impairment Tearing of eyeExcessive eye motion Spasm in muscles of eye Not applicable Refer to an ophthalmologist if symptoms or signs persist Not applicable |
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| Hordeolum on the eye Sty Infection Pain Visual impairment Erythema Swelling Tenderness Boil-like lesion with a yellow center, usually at the base of the eyelashes Not applicable Refer to an ophthalmologist Not applicable |
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