| Facial Injuries and Conditions |
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| Hyphema Same as above Direct traumaBlow with a blunt object Completely or partially impaired vision Pain increases with pressure Blood pooling in the anterior chamber of the eye Possible drowsiness Visual inspection with light Refer to an ophthalmologist Not applicable |
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| Impacted cerumen Wax in ear Excessive wax in the external auditory canal Lost of hearing Tinnitus Possible pain Dry, hard wax visible in the ear Not applicable Refer to a physician Not applicable |
| Epistaxis Nosebleed Blow to the nose Pain Difficulty breathing through nose Bleeding Swelling Not applicable Refer to a physician if bleeding persist X-ray for possible fracture Not applicable |
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| Foreign body in the ear Same as above The intrusion of an object in the ear, such as debris or an insect The sensation of having something in the ear Pain or discomfort Possible auditory impairment Pain or discomfort Not applicable Refer to a physician for removal of the object Not applicable |
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| Hematoma auris Cauliflower ear Contusion or extreme frictional rubbing of the ear Pain or discomfort Swelling Puffy ear Formation of scar tissue resembling cauliflower Not applicable Refer to an otorhinolaryngologist Not applicable |
| Lacerated gingival Cut gum Trauma to the gums, such as a forceful blow to the face Pain, possibly severe Bleeding and soreness in affected area Not applicable Refer to a dentist Not applicable |
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| Facial laceration Cut on the face Tearing of tissue due to trauma Pain A jagged-edged cut to the face, with profuse bleeding Not applicable Refer to a physician Not applicable |
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| Lip laceration Cut lip Tearing of tissue due to trauma Swelling and profuse bleeding due to the vascularization of the oral cavity A possibly jagged tear to the lip with swelling and profuse bleeding The athlete reports that it hurts to smile Refer to a physician Not applicable |
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| Tongue laceration Cut tongue Tearing of tissue due to trauma Possible biting of the tongue Visible injury to the tongue Bleeding Pain Extensive bleeding from a cut or tear on the tongue The tongue will bleed profusely because it is very vascular Therefore healing is also accelerated Not applicable Refer to a physician Not applicable |
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| Otitic barotrauma Pressure injury Lack of pressure equalization, possibly due to cold, allergy, or infection This is a common injury in diving, scuba diving, parachuting, and sports flying Increased pressure in ear Possible pain, hearing impairment Possible middle ear hemorrhage Possible bursting of ear drum Not applicable Refer to an otorhinolaryngologist Not applicable |
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| Otitis externa Swimmer’s ear Development of bacteria from water in ear Itching Pain Possible hearing loss Possible discharge from the ear Pain produced by pulling downward on ear lobe Not applicable Refer to an otorhinolaryngologist or a physician Not applicable |
| Otitis media Infected ear Infection or trauma to the tympanic membrane Severe earache Possible hearing loss Possible nausea and vomiting Red ear drum Not applicable Refer to an otorhinolaryngologist Not applicable |
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| Pericoronitis Swelling over teeth Infection and inflammation of the gingiva next to unerupted tooth Pain and swelling of the gums in one area A bad taste in the mouth Bad breath Possibly an earache Inflammation makes it hurt to brush the teeth in this area, so the patient does not, and this complicated the process Swollen gingiva over an unerupted tooth Not applicable Refer to a periodontist Not applicable |
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| Periodontitis Pyorrhea Severe inflammation of gingival tissue due to lack of oral hygiene, which allows bacteria to proliferate in the tissue Teeth that hurt and are loose Bleeding Bad breath odor, sensitivity of the roots of the teeth due to bone loss Bleeding gums Tartar buildup Bad breath odor Not applicable Refer to a periodontist Not applicable |
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| Periobital ecchymosis Black eye Blunt injury to the Periorbital region Pain and visual impairment Swelling Ecchymosis Restriction of lid movement Not applicable Refer to an ophthalmologist Not applicable |
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| Temporomandibular dysfunction TMJ dysfunction Improper alignment of teeth in occlusion Grinding of teeth at night Trauma Rheumatic fever Crepitus in the joint of the jaw Pain in the head (headache), neck, and jaw anterior to ear Mouth can open or close, but teeth will not meet when closed Pain is persistent Not applicable Refer to a dentist with maxillofacial expertise Not applicable |