Patient's question:
A child over 2 years old was hit on the face with a slap. There was no bruise, no redness, and no crying. When asked, he said it didn't hurt, but the affected side of his face is higher than the other side. It's been about 10 days, and it hasn't improved. Is it a soft tissue injury? How long will it take to heal?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation described, it is recommended to visit a hospital for an in-person consultation. A local color Doppler ultrasound should be performed to assess the condition. Treatment should be symptomatic based on the examination results. In daily life, avoid pushing or squeezing the area and consider applying cold compresses for observation. In the future, it is not advisable to slap a child's face with the palm, as it may lead to intracranial hemorrhage in some cases. If it is a soft tissue injury, cold compresses should be applied within 24 hours. After 24 hours, applying heat may prolong the healing time. Generally, complete recovery takes about one to two weeks.