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Hyoid bone dislocated

2022-08-04 10:06:44
I got involved in a fight and the person punch me on the upper part of the throat. I feel my hyoid bone has become loose. It is difficult to breathe and creating noise. But it's still manageable. Should I get it treated by surgery?
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if you have difficult in breathing ,then it's better to consult a ent surgeon as quickly as possible. To r/o any severe  internal injury.

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Please get a CT Neck- Base of skull to clavicle done. Following which you will require a physical consult.

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