Hello , I bumped my head on the left temple and it is feels bad . The area is a bit swollen and I feel a throbbing pain there and around my left eye. It s also painful to open my mouth and chew. I m anxious because i know it is where the artery passes , so should i go to the ER or just wait maybe the pain would calm down . Thank you .Jo
Hi, Dear,Welcome to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts of your query, You seem to suffer from-Bruise with Traumatic Edema. Treatment-Cold Compresses/ Tab Voltaren/ Voltaren Gel locally would reduce the swollen periorbital / temple area. Second Opinion from Surgeon for assessing the STA Injury(Superficial Temporal Traumatic Edema)Tomophobe locally over the STA to control the Thrombophlebitis is suggested.USG and X-ray Skull with TMJ -assessment for any contusion or fracture.Hope this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your doctors. Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME. Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Good Day!!  Chat Doctor. S. Genl-CVTS