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I took a fall yesterday and busted my lip open , the swelling is awfully big and doesn't seem to be going down, what should i use?
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ICE: until 72 hours then HEAT..and COMPRESSES BTW if swelling continues INFECTION is a p;ossibility so get it checked out if this is going on past 24 hours! Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 3/11/2017
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