I'm really worried--is my nose broken?

Question

Roughly 20 minutes ago, I hit my nose. Hard. It immediately started bleeding. For a few minutes, only one part of my nose was in huge pain. Now the throbbing is spreading throughout my nose. And I was reading stuff on how to know if your nose is broken, but I couldn't tell. One of the things was that your nose doesn't stop running... and it hasn't. I'm really worried. Does anyone have any idea?

Answer 1

It very well may be broken however, even if broken unless it's a compound fracture (bone coming through the skin) they will no nothing for it other than tell you to ice it and take an anti inflammatory, (advil,motrin)

By the way even if it's not broken it will hurt for daysssss.

Answer 2

Could i asked what you banged it on? That makes a difference. Mostly you would be in EXTREME pain if you nose was broken. If it turns a different color or swells really big go to the doctor immediately. keep ice on it continuosly and don't touch your nose at all with nay pressure.

Ouch! because you were spinning you probably hit that chair really fast and really hard keep doing what i and other people recommended and go to the doctor if it gets anyw orse. hope i helped!

Answer 3

Was it bleeding a lot ? Was it extremely painful ? If it was, then it sounds like you've broken it.My brother has had his nose broken before and even when he wasn't touching it, it hurt - a lot. As soon as any pressure was applied, it was pure agony. I was with him when he got it put back in place, and all i can say, is that for your sake, I hope your nose isn't broken !

Answer 4

i would go to the doctor if its swelling and in alot of pain yes it is broken

Answer 5

If your nose have broken,you could start professional box hahaha

Answer 6

Ouch, sounds like it may be at least sprained or broken.

Now take one of your hands and feel the sides of your nose, from the nostrils up to between your eyes, if you feel any gaps, it very well may be broken.

If you have a strong suspicion that it is broken which I think you do, I would go to the hospital because if a broken bone is left unfixed, the effects can be lifelong.

Go to the hospital, they will run an x-ray and if it is broken, they will put a splint on it.

Feel Better

Answer 7

you have to see a doctor. i broke my finger and wasnt sure. my dad said it wasnt but i wanted it to get looked at anyways so i did and sure enough it was broken!

Answer 8

err..go to the doctors.

Answer 9

Sounds familuar.  2 days ago I was doing demolition work on a old mobile home and was pulling a pipe out of the ceiling, when it popped loose I SLAMMED the back of my had directly on my nose.  It bled heavily.  Went to the doctor and sure enough it is broken.

Your description sounds very much like what I expierenced.  I'd reccomend you go see the doctor and find out for sure.

BTW, hurts huh?