Diseases and Conditions
Broken nose
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Preparing for an appointment
Causes
Common causes of a broken nose include:
- Injury from contact sports, such as football or hockey
- Physical altercations
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Falls
A broken nose can even be caused by walking into a fixed object, such as a door or wall, or by rough, wrestling-type play.
