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A 28-year-old male asked:

My 1 n a half yr. old felt face first, he was bleeding a lot from nose n lip. my concern now is his lip, blood just on lip.

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Dr. Johanna Fricke
Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral 52 years experience
Chances are that it: Is an abrasion or laceration that'll heal on it's own, but ask his pediatric dentist or pediatrician to check his mouth. At that age, he's not going to let you get a good look or keep an ice pack on his lip to reduce swelling. Popsicles are good at a time like this.
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