View Full Version : Do you need to go to the doctor if you broke your nose in a match?


andalusian81
04-05-2009, 09:59 AM
Hello guys I just want to ask in boxing matches even in sparring broken noses is common right? then I just want to ask if you broke your nose can you just let it heal by itself? and will your nose be deformed?

daniels_co
04-05-2009, 01:40 PM
If u want to go to a doctor, u can but also we can let it.... even if is deformed u'll look mean....:)













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RightHooker
04-05-2009, 03:52 PM
First of all, broken noses really aren't that common in sparring and fights.

It's always a good idea to go to the doctor just to be safe. Sometimes it can be shifted off to the side and needs to be reset. That said, I had my nose dammaged in sparring, it was all swollen, gave me two black eyes and I didn't go to the doc. I didn't even miss a day of training (couldn't spar for like 3 weeks though). I just let my coach keep an eye on it and check it each day. Maybe it wasn't the smartest, I just figured he's probably seen more broken noses in his 45 years of coaching than my doctor has.

Pacmanjay
04-05-2009, 04:30 PM
you should go to the doctor unless you can set it without going there. you dont want the nose to set at a weird position especially if its a bad break. it can interfere with breathing or be more susceptible to future breaks. even if you set it, it may look deformed because doctors can't set it perfect.

Spacey1991
04-05-2009, 10:41 PM
I wouldn't say it is common to get your nose broke, but not rare either... at the end of the day your gonna get hit there so there is always a chance of it breaking. Yeah, I would say see a doctor about it... even if they just say it will be okay it is better to be safe than sorry, they might have to crack it back into place... or they could just let it heal on its own, but at least you made sure.

punchDrUnK MONK
04-06-2009, 02:08 AM
well if u know its broken 100%, u shoulddddd go see a docter, but its not like they will fix it... its like a broken rib too.. it heals on its on, all a docter will give u is his advice. where u can find online . theres a website like called ask a docter.com or something u pay 15$ and a lisceneed docter iwll answer u til ur satisfied. saves ppl a lotta time if they just got minor things that just need ansnwers. like ur case for example. all a docter can provide u is advice on what to do to help it heal faster. goin all the way to the docter for that is kinda a waste of time in my opinion

punchDrUnK MONK
04-06-2009, 02:09 AM
time could be spend in the gym mothafuppa

KostyaTszyu44
04-06-2009, 02:58 AM
i dunno, maybe....

i mean if you get tons of swelling under your eyes also and have headaches and its still bleeding or whatever the day after, then yeah id probably see a doctor

JabSandwich
04-06-2009, 02:59 AM
go to a doctor, and get it set properly

DeltaSigChi4
04-06-2009, 04:00 AM
With a broken nose, you will have blockage [partial or even more so] of a septum, and unless you want it RE-BROKEN down the line by a surgeon [it hurts more than the original break, believe me], you want to seek immediate professional medical attention.

You may require a septoplasty. Understand that blockage of a septum will affect your breathing. Breathing usually is mandatory/vital for athletics. Just saying.

Do whatever you please.

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andalusian81
04-06-2009, 01:40 PM
will that require surgery? and will my nose look bad?


in sparring sessions with headgear is it common to break your nose?

DeltaSigChi4
04-07-2009, 12:53 AM
Deviated or blocked septum? Of course it will require surgery: it's called a septoplasty. Who would want to keep a deviated/blocked septum though and decrease their breathing capability? You need it if you want to be an athlete.

If you see a medical professional immediately [and it must be IMMEDIATE; I waited a couple of days and thus needed surgery] upon injuring your nose, it may be reset without the need of surgery. And your nose will be crooked. Hardly noticeable though.

I don't use headgear.

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JayCoe
04-07-2009, 12:01 PM
Any twat that says going to a Dr. isn't that necessary because you'll look cool, mean or whatever is probably no boxer. My nose bends slightly to the left, I don't like it. You wont either.

1) Broken noses aren't common. The glove doesn't remove power, in fact there are theories that suggest people actually punch harder with gloves on by physically feeling their hand is safe from damage and also having additional weight on the end. HOWEVER, a glove's surface spreads out impact, the foam prevents trauma. That is why a bare knuckle fight will cause my injuries. This element of the gloves design helps prevent things such as broken noses. I've had straight rights square on my nose and the most that's happened is it's swollen for a day or two.

2) IF your nose does get broken you should possibly try to straighten it by getting somebody who is strong and knowledgeable to pull it into place, it'll hurt like hell though. Basically, your nose isn't bone, it's catalidge. When this gets damaged rather than snap it becomes a bit more rubbery and sticky. It'll then set again, with the new shape, which is why it's possible to re-adjust a nose just after it's been broken but not re-adjust a broken arm. THIS ISN'T RECOMMENCED BY THE DOCTORS IN CASE IT CAUSES FURTHER DAMAGE.

3) A broken nose can result in deformity, physically of course, but also in regards to your nasal passages, sinuses and much more. If this happens, the best you can hope for is a slight decrease in your ability to breathe through your nose.

4) If you go to a Dr. with a freshly broken nose that has already begun to set, he'll tell you to go home until the swelling goes away. You can tell if your nose is broken by the usual signs, 1) severe swelling of the nose 2) pain 3) it may be crooked 4) bruising under the eyes. The Dr. will see you once the swelling is down, if it is crooked enough to hinder your breathing etc. he'll schedule a simple procedure where they break your nose and attempt to reshape it.

5) I found out from my Dr. it is entirely possible to break elements of your nose and not know. A full broken nose will show the signs that i've already stated. However, you can break elements which will be masked by swelling.

But in answer to your question, yes your nose will fix itself unlike a broken arm etc. but it may not fix itself correctly or it may be somewhat deformed. Always best to go to a doctor. A bit morbid though, as the best they can do is re-break it and attempt to fix it.

Southpaw16BF
04-07-2009, 01:38 PM
Speaking of broken nose's, it reminded of HBO Legenday nights were Emanuel Steward talks about the first time he put Thomas Hearns into spar, and how he got he nose broke and Steward looked to see what his reaction was from it, and he just put it back in place and carried on sparring.

DeltaSigChi4
04-07-2009, 08:46 PM
I'm no Tommy Hearns, but I continued sparring a full twenty or so minutes through a broken nose without insomuch as a break. *shrugs*

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Bendigo
04-07-2009, 08:52 PM
I didn't go when I broke mine, and it healed just fine :wave:

vein
04-07-2009, 09:18 PM
mine almost got broken after a sparr... now i always put vaseline so that the glove would slide taking a less direct hit.

andalusian81
04-07-2009, 11:52 PM
is having a broken nose painful? and is the surgery painful?


hahahahaha What If I have an oily nose? will it help in sliding my sparmates punches? :D

Bendigo
04-08-2009, 12:28 AM
**** it, I'm just going to cover my whole head in Vaseline. My slip percentage would be somewhere around 95%.