Swelling on face due to cricket ball hit

Question

11 years back while playing cricket ball hit the face left side below eyes. I have even taken homoeopathy, ayurvedic etc treatmentbut didn't get the result. Due to swelling face feels heavy and also sometimes swelling is much visible.
Please help me by giving proper advice that what or which medicine I should take.

Thank you so much.

Dr. Prasad Pentakota · Accepted Answer

Dear Sam
Thank you for reaching out and trusting this platform with your health journey 
I understand how distressing it must be to carry a facial swelling for so many years, especially when it affects your appearance and causes discomfort. Chronic post traumatic swelling especially after an injury to the face of an involves underlying factors like residual, inflammation, lymphatic congestion, or fibrotic tissue changes with needed a deeper approach to healing
From an Ayurvedic point of view, such a condition is considered as SHOTHA that is swelling and when it becomes chronic, it may be due to the Vision of VATA and kapha Dosha the trauma experience, likely disturb the balance of VATA and overtime KAPHA may have accumulated leading to stagnation
Heaviness and visible in the affected area 
Although it is been 11 years, Ayurveda has wonderful formation and therapist that can still help reduce the swelling improve circulation and restore normal tissue function. Here is a basic plan that I would suggest.
Punarnavadi Kadayam-health in reducing inflammation and swelling
You can take 15 ML with equal quantity of warm water twice daily before meals 
Kanchanara guggulu-
Excellent for localised swelling and tissue detox. Two tablets to be taken twice daily after food. 
Triphala guggulu-
If there is a feeling of awareness or Block, it, this helps improve circulation and reduce fibrotic tissue
External application —
Mix powder is of dashanga Leo’s churna or turmeric + manjistha with cows, milk or rosewater and apply gently on the affected area. Leave it for about 30 minutes and then wash up with warm water

Use Kumkumadi tailam -which helps in skin healing and improving local circulation massage lightly without applying much pressure

Detox and diet suggestion

Avoid heavy oily diary, rich food that increases KAPHA
Include warm water, ginger tea, light home, cooked meals with turmeric, coriander, and cumin

Do mild face steaming two times a week withdashamoola decoction or plain hot water infused with Tulsi and

If you are able to visit a good Ayurvedic centre, then try nasal oil administration with medicated tales like Shabin Indu Thaila can help tremendously in reducing long-standing facial swelling. It helps clear the block channels in the face and the region

Bit consistent Ayurvedic care and patience, the happiness and swelling can reduce, and the skin and underlined tissues can regain 
better tone and circulation.

Wishing you deep healing and relief ahead

Dr. Prasad Pentakota · Answer

Is there any discolouration?
Have you taken x ray at the time of injury??

Dr. Narendrakumar V Mishra · Answer

Avoid sour and fermented food. 
Tab.Loswel
2-0-2 
Apply cold pack.

Dr. Surya Bhagwati · Answer

Take laxadi guggul 1-0-1 after food with water 
Gokshuradi guggul 2-0-0 after breakfast with water 
If painful is there apply cold pack.

Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya · Answer

HELLO SAM,
SINCE THE TRAUMA IS 11 YEAR OLD AND YOU ARE STILL HAVING SYMPTOMS LIKE SWELLING 
I WILL SUGGEST YOU TO GO FOR INVESTIGATION'-
CT SCAN- TO CHECK BONE OR SINUS INVOLVVEMENT, LYMPHATIC OBSTRUCTION OR ANY STRUCTURAL INJURY

AYURVEDA MAY OFFER BY IMPROVING MICROCIRCULATION, REDUCING CHANNEL OBSTRUCTION AND BY REDUCING SWELLING 
IT CAN BE VATA KAPHA DUUSTI DUE TO TRAUMA
CHRONIC SWELLING WITH HEAVINESS SUGGEST INVLOVEMENT OF KAPHA OR POSSIBLE GRANTI(FIBROSED MATTER) OR LYMPHATIC STAGNATION

START TAKING THIS INTERNAL MEDICATION
FOR3-6 MONTHS
THESE WILL HELP REDUCE OLD SWELLING , FIBROTIC TISSUE, AND IMPROVE LYMPTHAATIC DRAINAGE

1)KANCHANAR GUGGULU- 2 TAB TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD- REDUCE FIBROSIS AND ANTI-INFLMMATORY ACTION
2)PUNARNAVADI GHANVATI- 2 TABS TWICE DAILY BEFORE MEALS- REDUCES EDEMA AND HEAVINESS
3)MAHARASNADI GHANVATI- 2 TABS TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD- FOR PAIN AND NERVE RELATED SWELLING
4)HARIDRA KHANDA- 1 TSP WITH WARM MILK AT BED TIME- ANTI INFLAMATORY AND DETOXIFY KAPHA
5) TRIPHALA GUGGULU- 2 TABS ONCE AT NIGHT- DETOX AND ANTI INNFLAMMATORY

EXTERNALLY APPLY
PASTE OF DASHANGA LEPA OR SHOTHA HARA CHURNA WITH WARM WATER AND APPLY OVER AFFECTED AREA FOR 20-30 MIN DAILY
AVOID EYE CONTACT

LOCAL MASSAGE WITH MAHAMASHA TAILA 5 MIN DAILY ONLY WHE TENDERNESS IS NOT THERE- HELPS LYMPH DRAINAGE

NASAL DROP - 2 DROP OF ANU TAILA ON EACH NOSTRIL DAILY MORNING
RAKTAMOKSHANA(LEECH THERAPY) IF VASCULAR CONGESTION IS SUSPECTED
MILD STEAM ON FACE

DIET- 
WARM, LIGHT DIET- AVOID DAIRY,HEAVY,AND COLD FOODS
DRINK LUKEWARM WATER WITH PINCH OF TURMERIC
AVOID LYING ON SWOLLEN SIDE
PRACTICE SALINE NASAL RINSE TO IMPROVE FACIAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFULL
THANK YOU

Dr. Arun Desai · Answer

Hello Sam

NO NEED TO WORRY

I WILL HELP YOU TO RECOVER WITH UR CHRONIC TRAUMATIC INJURY COMPLICATIONS SAFE EFFECTIVELY "

UR ISSUE

Post Traumatic Left Face swelling heaviness

POSSIBLTIES

* Post Traumatic Bone Deformities 
* Post Traumatic Healed sound Fibrosis 
* Post Traumatic Fibrous/Muscular Cyst formation
* Post Traumatic Deformed veins with improper circulation 
* Post Traumatic Lymphatic Obstruction Related swelling 
* Post Traumatic Maxillary Sinus deformities

WHAT TO CHECK ( TO UNDERSTAND WHAT HAPPENED LOCALLY)

• Local Orthopedic Surgeon Physical Examination
• As 11 yrs Passed and problem is not recovered their might be undiagnosed condition needs Investigation 
* CT SCAN of Affected Areas to identify root cause

AYURVEDIC APPROCH

As per Ayurveda it's Is " Abhighataj Shoth /Granti ( Traumatic Swelling or Cyst) 
It's Vata kapha issues
Vata Lead Deformity 
Kapha lead Swelling

IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE I HAVE SEEN 100 % BEST PROMISING RESULTS BY FOLLOWING AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

U MUST TRY

* Tab.Vridhivadhika Vati ( Baidyanth Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food 
* Tab.Punarnavadi Guggulu ( Dhootapapeshwar Pharma) 2 -0- 2 After Food 
* Tab.Kanchanaar Guggulu ( Dhootapapeahwar Pharma) 2 -0- 2 After Food 
* Syrup.Varanadi Kadha ( Kottakal Pharma) 15 ml -0- ml After Food 
* Dashang Lep ( SDM Pharma) For Local Application Over Swelling Affected Areas

REST OTHER TREATMENT WE WILL DECIDE ONCE U DO CT SCAN REPORTS

DO'S :- Highly Nutritious Diet Rich in Natural Protein Carbohydrate Fats Omega 3 6 9 Vit A D E B1 2 Fish Codliver Oil Flaxseed Prefer Cooked Green leafy vegetables Salads Sprouts Fruits Dry fruits fibers Millets Pulses Honey Plenty Of Water Fluids intake Rest Dairy products Physical Activities Yoga Dhyan Meditation.

DON'TS :- Avoid Too Acidic Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fried Oily Greasy Junk Fast food Bakery Foods Maida Udad items Fermented Foods Excess Tea Coffee Carbonated Drinks 
Stress Anxiety Sedentary Life Style Proper Sleep.

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

If you have any questions u can ask me.I will answer to the level of your satisfaction.U have text option here.

Dr. Prasad Pentakota · Answer

Hello Sam

NO NEED TO WORRY

I WILL HELP YOU TO RECOVER WITH UR CHRONIC TRAUMATIC INJURY COMPLICATIONS SAFE EFFECTIVELY "

UR ISSUE

Post Traumatic Left Face swelling heaviness

POSSIBLTIES

* Post Traumatic Bone Deformities 
* Post Traumatic Healed sound Fibrosis 
* Post Traumatic Fibrous/Muscular Cyst formation
* Post Traumatic Deformed veins with improper circulation 
* Post Traumatic Lymphatic Obstruction Related swelling 
* Post Traumatic Maxillary Sinus deformities

WHAT TO CHECK ( TO UNDERSTAND WHAT HAPPENED LOCALLY)

• Local Orthopedic Surgeon Physical Examination
• As 11 yrs Passed and problem is not recovered their might be undiagnosed condition needs Investigation 
* CT SCAN of Affected Areas to identify root cause

AYURVEDIC APPROCH

As per Ayurveda it's Is " Abhighataj Shoth /Granti ( Traumatic Swelling or Cyst) 
It's Vata kapha issues
Vata Lead Deformity 
Kapha lead Swelling

IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE I HAVE SEEN 100 % BEST PROMISING RESULTS BY FOLLOWING AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

U MUST TRY

* Tab.Vridhivadhika Vati ( Baidyanth Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food 
* Tab.Punarnavadi Guggulu ( Dhootapapeshwar Pharma) 2 -0- 2 After Food 
* Tab.Kanchanaar Guggulu ( Dhootapapeahwar Pharma) 2 -0- 2 After Food 
* Syrup.Varanadi Kadha ( Kottakal Pharma) 15 ml -0- ml After Food 
* Dashang Lep ( SDM Pharma) For Local Application Over Swelling Affected Areas

REST OTHER TREATMENT WE WILL DECIDE ONCE U DO CT SCAN REPORTS

DO'S :- Highly Nutritious Diet Rich in Natural Protein Carbohydrate Fats Omega 3 6 9 Vit A D E B1 2 Fish Codliver Oil Flaxseed Prefer Cooked Green leafy vegetables Salads Sprouts Fruits Dry fruits fibers Millets Pulses Honey Plenty Of Water Fluids intake Rest Dairy products Physical Activities Yoga Dhyan Meditation.

DON'TS :- Avoid Too Acidic Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fried Oily Greasy Junk Fast food Bakery Foods Maida Udad items Fermented Foods Excess Tea Coffee Carbonated Drinks 
Stress Anxiety Sedentary Life Style Proper Sleep.

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

If you have any questions u can ask me.I will answer to the level of your satisfaction.U have text option here.

Dr. Ayush Varma · Answer

Swelling from an old injury, especially if persistent after many years, can be a bit complex but let's explore some Ayurvedic perspectives and options. First, it’s important to ensure there’s no underlying medical condition causing this, so do consult a physician for a thorough check-up if haven’t done so recently.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, your swelling could be related to imbalances in the Pitta dosha, which governs heat and inflammation in the body, or possibly Kapha causing fluid retention. Addressing these might help reduce the swelling and heaviness.

Consider incorporating turmeric into your daily diet, as it’s a great natural anti-inflammatory. You can mix a teaspoon of organic turmeric powder in warm milk and have it once daily. Turmeric also supports blood purification, which is crucial for healing.

Applying a paste made from sandalwood powder and rose water on the affected area may offer some relief. Sandalwood cools and calms the skin, while rose water acts to soothe inflammation and reduce redness. Consider applying this paste to the affected area once daily for around 20-30 minutes, and then rinsing it off gently with water.

Massaging the face with gentle pressure can also help improve lymphatic drainage. Use warm sesame oil or almond oil for a gentle massage every evening to stimulate circulation, being cautious around the sensitive areas.

A decoction made with Triphala may also assist in reducing swelling. Boil one tablespoon of Triphala in two cups of water until it’s reduced to one cup, and drink this in the morning on an empty stomach. It helps remove toxins from the body, cuts down inflammation, and supports digestion.

Kulthi (Horsegram) is known for its properties in reducing swelling. Incorporate these in soups or as a light curry in your diet, and drink plenty of water alongside to assist in flushing out toxins.

If possible, adjust your diet to reduce intake of excessively spicy or salty foods, as these can aggravate Pitta and lead to further swelling. Stay hydrated and include plenty of cooling foods like cucumbers, and seasonal fruits.

Remember, continue your routine Ayurvedic practices and if you notice any worsening of the condition, please reach out for medical advice. The key lies in persistence and patience with natural remedies. Always consider, since this has been a long-standing issue, continuing professional medical support alongside these Ayurvedic practices.

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