Question 1

how long does it take a swollen lip to go down?

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Depends on cause: If due to infected tooth, tooth needs treatment for swelling to resolve.  If due to trauma, varies with amount of damage.  Are you taking any medications?

Question 2

how long does it take for swollen lip to go down from effexor (venlafaxine)?

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Up to five days: Since it could take Effexor (venlafaxine) up to five or more days to clear you blood stream, the swelling could persist during that time. If severe , call your family doc for an antihistamine recommendation or try one over the counter, like Benadryl or loratidine. If it is severe, a short burst of steroids could be tried. L.

Question 3

how long does it take a childs swollen lip to go down from a bee sting?

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Check with MD: If patient is allergic, they will need medications to treat.  If not, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) usually helps and is otc.

Question 4

how long does it take for a swollen lip caused by injury take to go down?

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Depends: It depends on the severity of injury and if there was blood accumulation in the  tissue or just fluid. You can help your cause by putting ice pack on it right after the injury and using warm packs the following day and later. Swelling from a minor injury can go down in a few hours with an ice pack.

Question 5

how long will it take for a swollen lip to settle down?

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10 days: Assuming the fat lip is from trauma, 10 day is above average for the swelling to go down.  It may take a bit longer for bruising to resolve.

Question 6

how long does it take for a swollen lip to heal?

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It depends: Injections to the lip can take a few days trauma is similar if allergic you have to find out the allergen and stop exposing the lip to it.

Question 7

what should i do to make a swollen lip go down, fast!?

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Depends: If it is from a food allergy, Epinephrine injection can reduce it quite rapidly.  If it is from other conditions, then one needs to know what causes it before an appropriate treatment can be used.

Question 8

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

Question 9

what are suggested ways to calm down my swollen lip?

Accepted Answer

Ice: Don't know if you had an injury, infection or if this is an allergic rxn. You can apply ice. If an allergic rxn - try an antihistamine. If allergic rxn  there is a good chance you will want medical eval - especially if lip, tongue, airway is involved.

Question 10

how can i get extremely swollen lip down?

Accepted Answer

Cause: If its trauma ice pack
If it sprung out of nowhere see your doctor you amy need a steroid

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