What is the treatment for a child’s facial bruise?

Question

Hi doctor,

My child fell from a seesaw. He got hurt near his cheek, and that area turned blue. There was no bleeding at all. It is there for over two to three days.

Today, we saw the blue area extended near the eye. What should we do now? I have attached the photos for your reference.

Please suggest.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concerns, and I have thoroughly gone through the photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

The bluish discoloration signifies that there was bleeding in that region due to trauma, and now it is healing. The bluishness that is reaching towards the eye suggests that bleeding was also present there, but it went unnoticed due to loose tissue near the eyes. If there is no earlier history of bluish spots over the body or the wound takes more time to heal, then you have to worry.

One more thing you have to do is consult an eye doctor and get your child's eyes examined thoroughly to rule out any eye injury. There are some diseases, like hemophilia, in which the wound takes more time to heal, or bluish spots persist after minor trauma. But I think that this is a rare possibility in your case. Wait for two to three days, and the bluishness will disappear.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.