Question 1

how can i get swelling out of my lip if accidenlly bite it?

Accepted Answer

Ice first then heat: If heat seems to be making it worse, then alternate.  Be sue this is just a bite.  If it comes on when you really haven't bitten yourself, it could be something else and you should be examined.  If you really do keep biting yourself in the same place, this could cause problems later and you should see a dentist to find out why.   Good luck!

Question 2

how can i reduce the swelling of my lip ring?

Accepted Answer

Natural process: Your lip ring placement caused trauma to the lip and it is a foreign body.  The immediate response is inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling). This is the body increasing the blood flow to the injury to bring healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away. Gentle cleansing, applying ice to the area and using antiinflammatory medications motrin.Advil (ibuprofen) will help.

Question 3

what to do if i have a swelling near the corner of my lip, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Lip swelling: See your local dentist or primary care physician in order to determine the cause which would then determine the treatment.

Question 4

the was something on the margin of my lip so i pressed it when i woke up my lip was swollen. what happened and what  can i do to relief the swelling

Accepted Answer

If not better see PCP : Swelling probably from trauma of mashing the lesion and may benefit from cold compresses or application of a cool, wet, black-tea bag, but could also be a herpes infection or other viral or bacterial infection or even an allergic reaction (for which Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or other antihistamine may be helpful), so recommend seeing your primary care provider (PCP) if not better after 24 hours.

Question 5

hi, at about 11 am, the right side of my lip started swelling now both sides of my top lip is swollen. no pain just hard to smile. can i take an anti histamine?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: The concern is that you are having an allergic reaction that affects your airway. If any of the tissues inside your mouth or throat begin to swell, if you have even the siltiest difficulty breathing, go immediately to an emergency room.

Question 6

i have a zit on the side of my nose. i woke up with swelling along my nose and cheek. when i talk my upper right side of my lip doesn't move right.

Accepted Answer

Get seen: This area is referred to as the Triangle of death.  Infections can potentially spread to the brain from that area.

Question 7

it usually shows up as swelling of a part of my lip in the mornings. different parts on different days. the swelling usually subsides within a couple of hours. the rash is a raised pink/red welt - usually on hips or lower abdomen. also in mornings

Accepted Answer

? Urticaria: Better get seen, meanwhile OTC antihistamines as cetirizine or loratadine would help, read the labels carefully and don't exceed recommended dosage and duration, good luck

Question 8

i bit my lip and now it's swelling. how do i get the swelling down?

Accepted Answer

Lip Swelling: If the swelling is from biting the lip, and the swelling does not contain much blood, taking anti-inflammatory medicine will help to control the swelling resulting from inflammation.  It is best to be on soft diet and to be careful not to bite the same area again, as it is common to catch the swollen lip over and over again.... If the swelling is large, it is best to see a dentist who may drain it.

Question 9

i just got my spider bites (lip piercings) and my lip swelled. how do i get the swelling down?

Accepted Answer

Eval : Use ice packs. However, if you develop redness, purulent drainage, tenderness, warmth, enlargement of lymp nodes or fever - please seek medical attention for possible infection.

Question 10

i have an infected broken off tooth and am on day 2 of my amoxicillian and vicodin and my mouth is still swelling up a bit? is this normal? can't get into the oral surgeon for a month...?

Accepted Answer

: If your dentist doesn't think you should wait much longer to see a specialist, get another oral surgeon to treat you. You may have to call a school of dental medicine to get a prompt appointment.

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How can i get swelling out of my lip if accidenlly bite it

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How can i reduce the swelling of my lip ring?

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What to do if i have a swelling near the corner of my lip, what do i do?

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The was something on the margin of my lip so i pressed it when i woke up my lip was swollen. what happened and what can i do to relief the swelling

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Hi, at about 11 am, the right side of my lip started swelling now both sides of my top lip is swollen. no pain just hard to smile. can i take an anti histamine?

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I have a zit on the side of my nose. i woke up with swelling along my nose and cheek. when i talk my upper right side of my lip doesn't move right.

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It usually shows up as swelling of a part of my lip in the mornings. different parts on different days. the swelling usually subsides within a couple of hours. the rash is a raised pink/red welt - usually on hips or lower abdomen. also in mornings

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I bit my lip and now it's swelling. how do i get the swelling down?

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I just got my spider bites (lip piercings) and my lip swelled. how do i get the swelling down?

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I have an infected broken off tooth and am on day 2 of my amoxicillian and vicodin and my mouth is still swelling up a bit? is this normal? can't get into the oral surgeon for a month...?

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