Question 1

how long does a swollen lip last?

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Depends: Depending on the cause of the swollen lips it may last hours to days.

Question 2

father (67 y/o) has had swollen lip and cheek 4  times over last six months, resolves on its own in 24 hours. no known allergies,  has happened at different times and places so cannot determine a common cause.

Accepted Answer

Dental Issue: Has your father been examined by a dentist to rule out any dental problems? If not, it would be wise to make an appointment. It may be an abscess that keeps draining.

Question 3

my husband is struggling with sinus,cold and if he takes any medicine like sinutab,spasmed for his back
he wakes up with something swollen up
last night he woke up with a swollen lip. (only took sinutab)
previously it was his hand.
his ankle?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Edema of lip, then hand and then ankle sounds like something more that a sinus problem. I would be suspicious of some type of allergic reaction.

Question 4

how can i fix a swollen lip?

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Depends on the cause: It depends what caused your swollen lip.It can be due to allergy to meds, insect bites or foods.It can also be due to infections like cold sore or another infection and may need antibiotics.You should check with your doctor as if it is due to allergy you need to find out what caused it and may need to carry Epipen if it keeps happening as it can be life threatening.Meanwhile yu can take benadryl (diphenhydramine).

Question 5

how long to heal swollen lip?

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Depends: This depends on the severity and reason. If it is from accidental lip-biting and without any open wound, you will see the healing takes place within a few days. However, more severe cut or trauma in lip may have caused internal bleeding, or infection. If this is the case, you will experience much delayed healing, and seeing a professional first may make a huge difference in how fast you can heal.

Question 6

how often to ice a swollen lip?

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Often: Generally as much icing as possible in the first 24 hours. Most effective in keeping the swelling to a minimum.

Question 7

best way to treat a swollen lip?

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Ice then heat: Within the first 3-6 hours, use ice pack.  Then after 12 hours use moist heat pack.

Question 8

how should i treat a swollen lip?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Depending on the cause, the treatment varies. If the swelling is due to a dental infection, you will need to see a dentist. If it is due to an allergic reaction, your physician is the one to call.

Question 9

can a swollen lip heal overnight?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Depends on why it was swollen. An allergic reaction, if mild, can disappear overnight. Trauma to the lip, such as a blow received in a fight or a cut to the lip will take longer.

Question 10

how can i bring down a swollen lip?

Accepted Answer

What cause: If trauma an ice pack
If its allergic or vascular you have to figure out the cause , the treatment in that case would be a steroid.
If this continues or worsens see your doctor

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Father (67 y/o) has had swollen lip and cheek 4 times over last six months, resolves on its own in 24 hours. no known allergies, has happened at different times and places so cannot determine a common cause.

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My husband is struggling with sinus,cold and if he takes any medicine like sinutab,spasmed for his back he wakes up with something swollen up last night he woke up with a swollen lip. (only took sinutab) previously it was his hand. his ankle?

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