In the event that blood accumulates in the tissues on the lip due to a blow (or after biting with teeth) and a limited swelling occurs, specialists diagnose a hematoma of the lip. As a rule, its formation is preceded by hemorrhage, which occurs due to rupture blood vessels associated with trauma.
Symptoms of a hematoma on the lip
The main symptom of a hematoma is the occurrence of painful swelling in the area of injury, as well as a feeling of fullness of the damaged area. Depending on how much blood was poured out, as well as what is its coagulability, what is the victim's blood pressure and how elastic the tissue surrounding the hematoma depends on the size of this formation. Due to the fact that there is a lot of loose fiber in the tissues localized in the area of the lips, the hematoma can reach significant sizes. In the case when it is located on the surface, puffiness manifests itself very well, and fluctuation is also determined and the functions of the lips are partially disturbed and oral cavity... It should be noted that general state at the same time, it can remain unchanged, however, during the period of resorption of the hematoma, the body temperature can rise to 38 degrees. In the case when hematoma suppuration occurs, patients complain of severe pain and an increase in temperature up to 40 degrees, and edema also greatly increases. See first aid for bruised lip.
Treatment of hematoma on the lip
In the first days of treatment, the patient is recommended to apply cold compresses to the damaged area. As a rule, ice compresses need to be applied several times at regular intervals every 15 minutes, so as not to cause frostbite of the tissues.
It helps a lot in the treatment of bodyag hematomas, which are available in the form of a powder or gel and are sold in pharmacies.
In case of mechanical damage to soft tissues, lead lotions from special lead water, which can also be purchased in pharmacies, have proven themselves well, as well as any ointments for bruises that do not have a warming effect.
In the event that hematoma suppuration occurs on the lip, surgical intervention is necessary. Also, the operation is necessary in the formation of a scar or calcification of a hematoma, since such pathological processes may violate normal functioning lips and mouth.
With the formation of large non-absorbable hematomas, punctures are performed, after which an antibiotic solution is injected into the resulting cavity.
Traditional methods treatment of hematoma on the lip
1. Most best remedy from hematoma - cabbage leaves. Traditional healers recommend applying them to the injured area, changing them twice a day (fixing them on top with adhesive plaster strips).
2. Also irreplaceable means from hematoma honey and aloe are considered. Aloe is crushed and mixed with honey, and then applied to the affected area. Of course, such procedures are not recommended for those victims who are allergic to honey.
3. A mixture of wormwood, honey and castor oil... The herb is crushed and then mixed with the rest of the ingredients in equal amounts. Such an ointment is applied to the site of the injury for 15 minutes twice a day until the symptoms are completely eliminated.
4. A decoction of wild rosemary flowers. To prepare it, you need to take 10 grams of grass and pour a glass of boiling water over it, then boil over low heat for 15 minutes, then completely cool and drain. Traditional healers recommend that the resulting broth be gently rubbed into the hematoma area twice a day.
5. An excellent folk remedy for hematomas is potato starch. It must be diluted with water to a paste-like state, and then applied to the injured area. They say that after a couple of days, there will be no trace of the ugly bruise.
6. And finally, an excellent remedy for bruising is ... banana peel. It must be applied to the affected area for 30 minutes several times a day.
A bruised lip is damage to soft tissues and subcutaneous capillaries as a result of various influences. As a result, edema, hematoma and swelling of the lip appear. A bruise does not pose a serious threat to health; rather, it causes external discomfort, a feeling of unattractiveness, as well as inconvenience during eating and talking. In such a situation, the main thing is not to hesitate and start treatment as soon as possible, in order to avoid the spread of puffiness to the face.
After a bruised lip with edema, hemorrhage occurs and further accumulation of blood as a result of rupture of blood vessels. This is how a hematoma appears. Trauma can be preceded by several reasons:
- falling or hitting;
- inflammation after visiting a dentist or beautician;
- surgical intervention;
- biting, cutting, dissecting;
- sports injury.
The most common are bruised wounds of the upper and lower lip in young children. They cannot sit still and are injured during active games. Athletes in sports such as boxing, gymnastics, football, basketball, etc. are also susceptible to the appearance of hematomas.
Manifestation of symptoms after injury
The main characteristic indicators of a bruised lip wound are pain, bruising and swelling, and a bruise may appear. Symptoms appear instantly, literally before our eyes, the lip changes. At the site of injury, a seal appears inside the lip. Its size depends on the strength of the impact, the amount of blood poured out, blood pressure the victim, the level of clotting and tissue elasticity.
Additional signs of injury include:
- it hurts to open your mouth;
- the appearance of watery blisters, ulcers and pustules at the site of injury;
- cracked lips;
- deterioration general well-being, apathy, drowsiness;
- chills and fever up to 38 degrees;
- itchy eyes and runny nose.
A strong inflammatory process and the appearance of suppuration can provoke severe pain, an increase in edema and an increase in temperature up to 40 degrees.
First aid for bruised lips
After the injury, further actions depend on the nature of the injury and the condition of the injured person. But there is general rules first aid to alleviate the condition. The first thing to do after injury is to rinse and disinfect the site of the injury, especially if there is a dissection. You can use any antiseptics: Miramistin, Chlorhexidine.
Hydrogen peroxide can be used internally to prevent infection from entering the open wound. Then something cold is applied. Please note that ice cannot be applied in "pure" form. Sudden and strong cooling can cause tissue necrosis and aggravate the situation. It is best to wrap the ice cubes in a cloth and apply this compress every 15 minutes. The visible result will appear after the first applications.
An injured child should be seen immediately by a doctor. Damage to the head could have occurred during the impact.
Treatment of a bruised lip: medications and folk remedies
In case of injury, it is enough to visually examine the patient in order to assess the scale of the tragedy. Not too much serious damage are treated at home. Talk to your pharmacist and they will surely advise effective means... Daily manipulations include:
- constant treatment of the damaged site with antiseptics;
- flushing internal wound decoction of chamomile, propolis in water, sage;
- lip treatment with Troxevasin ointment. The drug relieves puffiness, fights hematoma;
- the healing process will be accelerated by Bodyaga gel;
- lotions with lead water. The remedy has an analgesic effect and solves the problem of edema.
Badyaga gel - remedy for bruises and bruises The remedies that are in every home will also help with bruising the lower and upper lips and the appearance of a bruise:
- cabbage leaf. A small piece is applied and sealed with a plaster;
- a mixture of crushed aloe leaf and 1 tsp honey. Applied on sore spot for 15 minutes, then the lip is thoroughly washed;
- black tea lotions. Dip the bag in a small amount hot water, remove, squeeze and apply to the injury site for a couple of minutes;
- if it's summer outside, you need to find celandine. Juice is squeezed out of the grass. Periodically apply a cotton swab soaked in juice to the injury site;
- an excellent remedy for hematoma is potato starch. It is diluted with water to a paste and applied to the injury.
The recovery process usually lasts several days. If after 3-4 days the situation has not changed or has become worse, you should immediately consult a doctor. He will assess the condition, help remove the hematoma and tell you how to remove the swelling after a bruised lip.
What not to do with a bruised upper and lower lip
In order not to aggravate the situation and cause an even larger swelling on the lip, in no case should the following actions be taken:
- apply something warm, and also apply ointment with a warming effect to the bruise. They will dilate the blood vessels, which will provoke the expansion of the bruise;
- apply iodine or brilliant green. These drugs can cause chemical burn on sensitive skin lips;
- use cosmetic preparations and decorative cosmetics. The ingestion of these funds on the wound will cause an inflammatory process;
- do not eat food that is too cold or hot;
- stay long time in the sun or frost.
When strong blow and the appearance of a dissection, a bruised lip wound may bleed. In this case, a suture will be required. You should not carry out such manipulations on your own - it is better to seek help from a doctor.
What are the consequences after a bruised lip?
Although hematoma and lip swelling are not in themselves dangerous, wrong treatment a bruised lip, or lack thereof, can cause complications. The most terrible consequence after hitting the lip - infection with subsequent deposition of pus and blood poisoning. Deep damage causes deformation of the lips, which will require surgery.
The skin of the lips is very sensitive - it immediately reacts to external stimuli and internal problems. The response is manifested in the form of swelling, redness, itching, and other aesthetically unattractive signs. If you can temporarily put up with the cosmetic side of the issue, then it is better to prevent complications.
Why do lips swell? Due to allergies, which can be complicated by Quincke's edema. Untreated inflammation can lead to a build-up of pus. But the brain is very close. The neglected wounds and abrasions begin to fester. Therefore, it is necessary to find out the causes of the swelling and eliminate them.
Causes
If your lips are swollen, you need to remember what preceded the discomfort. What they ate, smeared. Weathered, wounded. They kissed, visited the dentist. What are the symptoms of swelling: pain, itching, wounds, ulcers, elevated temperature etc.
From what the lips swell.
Inflammation
Risk factors:
- an open wound due to mechanical damage (from a pimple that was squeezed out; after a kiss, bite, cut, etc.);
- rupture of soft tissues (the skin around the mouth is delicate and sensitive - easily damaged);
- bruise (from a blow).
Signs:
- the place of injury is clearly visible - a local area with a wound;
- from the wound - discharge, transparent, yellowish, purulent;
- an unpleasant odor is felt;
- hurts when touched and at rest.
Inflammation can develop in the periosteum or upper jaw... The result is swollen upper lip... Periostitis (flux) is to blame.
Risk factors:
- dentist's mistakes (poor-quality filling material, infection after tooth extraction, etc.);
- fracture of the jaw;
- untreated pulpitis or periodontitis;
- jaw injury;
- severe stress;
- weakening of immunity;
- hypothermia of the body.
Signs of periostitis:
- intolerable pain radiating to the ears, cheeks, eyes;
- severe edema and hyperemia of the gums, the swelling extends to the infraorbital or submandibular region;
- with a purulent flux, the body temperature rises.
It is easier to diagnose periostitis of the upper jaw. More often it is here that inflammation occurs.
Allergy
The body's immune response to an irritant is an allergy. Lips swollen in response to
- a bite of an insect;
- food product (honey, citrus fruits, nuts, chocolate, etc.);
- cosmetics.
Rarely, a similar reaction occurs due to inhalation of an allergen. Therefore from the list possible reasons we exclude dust, wool, pollen.
Lips itch and swell due to direct exposure to the allergen. The local answer arises to lipstick, a mask of our own and factory production.
When the tongue and lips are swollen, the allergen “went inside”. This is the reaction to food. At the same time, urticaria, a rash on different sites skin, itchy red spots.
Another possible allergic reaction is swelling of the lips and eyes, the whole face swells.
Frequent companions of allergies:
- redness,
- paresthesia (the lips are numb and swollen - we remember that we smeared or ate).
Virus and infection
Swelling provocateurs:
- stomatitis (infection in the mouth);
- herpes (viral pathology manifested on the lips);
- ARVI (an infectious disease of the whole body).
Stomatitis most often develops in a child (adults are less likely to encounter a similar problem). The reason is getting the infection into the mouth. Little children want to taste everything, grab food with unwashed hands.
Signs:
- swelling of the lips;
- redness of localized areas in the oral cavity;
- ulcers.
From herpes, the mouth swells at the very beginning of the disease. Subsequently, herpetic vesicles filled with liquid appear.
The virus manifests itself due to:
- decreased immunity;
- bad habit of periodically nibbling the skin on the lips;
- injury.
If the lower lip is swollen, cold sores will pop up here. In the place of the future rash, itching, reddening.
Lips are rarely swollen from a cold. It is not so difficult to understand what exactly ARVI caused the swelling:
- the face becomes sore, the cheeks red;
- watery eyes;
- body temperature rises;
- headache;
- there is a runny nose, cough, etc.
Trauma
Most obvious reason. Swelling appears almost immediately after a bruise, blow, cut. Can be observed
- rupture of soft tissues;
- blood;
- swelling and redness of the mucous membrane;
- pain;
- liquid expressions from the wound, etc.
Treatment
A number of mouth problems can be resolved on your own. If the symptoms are pronounced, it is felt strong pain, pus has appeared, an urgent need to see a doctor.
What to do if your lip is swollen:
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The cause of the swelling |
Treatment |
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Outwardly - acyclovir-based ointments. Inside - antiviral drugs. |
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Stomatitis |
Treatment of the mucous membrane and the outside of the mouth antiseptic drugs... Inside - an immunostimulant. |
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Allergy |
Exclude contact with the allergen. Take an antiallergic agent and a sorbent. |
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Periostitis |
Urgently to the dentist! Ointments and rinsing will not help as pus collects inside the jaw or periosteum. |
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A bite of an insect |
Apply ice, treat with a special anti-bite cream. |
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Injury (bite, cut, abrasion) |
Treat the wound with hydrogen peroxide and iodine. Then - with a healing agent (the same Actovegin, a folk alternative is olive or sea buckthorn oil). |
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Apply a cold compress (a couple of ice cubes wrapped in a napkin) to the skin next to it. |
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Chapping |
Apply moisturizer, cosmetic balm or nourishing mask. |
If the reason is ARVI, then a doctor should prescribe drugs for therapy. In the event of an inflammatory process with manifestations and unpleasant odor it is necessary to immediately treat the damaged area with hydrogen peroxide. Per further treatment- to a specialist.
Damaged lips are very dry, so drink more often mineral water... And in the morning - clean. Moisturizing will speed up your recovery.
Lips swell to the most different reasons: mechanical damage, allergic reactions, viral and infectious diseases... This fact cannot be ignored. Complications can become dangerous: the spread of infection and the transition to chronic form, suppuration (and next to the brain!), the addition of bacterial flora.
Many have experienced the annoying problem of swelling of the upper or lower lip after being hit, injured, or even biting. Of course, the condition that has arisen is not a serious pathology, but appearance can notably spoil.
In a home piggy bank there should be proven ways to remove a swelling from the lip after a blow, because the correctness of actions in the first hours after what happened depends on how quickly it will come full recovery... You should also know what to do if there is swelling from the inside, so as not to harm the oral mucosa and to cope with the trouble faster.
What to do is strictly prohibited
When the lip is swollen from a blow, everyone is looking for a way to quickly remove the swelling, thereby alleviating the general condition.
You should refuse:
- from warm compresses. Applying heat in this case will only aggravate the situation, the edema will increase significantly;
- from warming ointments. Using them will provide the same effect as a warm compress. The discomfort will gradually increase, the state of health will worsen;
- from the use of available means to stop the blood. In case of a wound, it is better to consult a doctor, call an ambulance;
- if, you need to refuse to use cosmetics wanting to mask the tumor. In this case, there is a risk not only to provoke its increase, but also the possibility of initiation;
- from eating immediately after injury. You need to wait a while and until the moment full recovery do not eat foods with high and low temperatures;
- from drinking alcohol and smoking during recovery;
- from constant inspection of the site of injury. This can aggravate the general condition; the risk of infection cannot be ruled out.
During treatment, it is better not to be under the influence of direct sunlight and refuse kissing with your soul mate, even this can increase the swelling.
What can be done for swelling
If a bruise occurs and the lip is swollen, it is best to approach the issue in a comprehensive manner. V folk medicine there are effective recipes for what to do in this case. Do not forget about traditional methods. Pharmacy products at their correct application help to quickly relieve puffiness.
It should be remembered that in the absence of positive dynamics with the methods used at home, you should consult a doctor. Even such a seemingly insignificant problem can cause a number of complications that require longer treatment.
Applying ice
Ice will help to quickly remove the puffiness that has arisen on the lip after an injury. Not only does the swelling decrease after applying it, but the pain gradually decreases.
If the lip is swollen, but there is no damage to its integrity, you can immediately apply a cold compress. If tissue is damaged, you must first get medical attention. The lip will be sewn up using local anesthesia... It is forbidden to carry out such manipulations on your own.
Applying ice to thin skin can cause frostbite. It is better to wrap the cube with a thin cloth, gauze, so the effect of cold will not be so aggressive. A cold compress is applied for 10-15 minutes, no longer. The procedure should be repeated every 3 hours. The swelling will subside not immediately, as many hope, but within a few days, provided that ice is applied regularly.
Pharmacy funds
To cure the resulting edema and hematoma will help the funds sold in each pharmacy. A number of the most effective drugs to be in home first aid kit to fix this problem.
- Heparin;
- Troxevasin;
- Lyoton;
- Ketonal;
- Nurofen gel.
Seek qualified help in case of hematoma suppuration.
Surgical intervention is recommended for many. If a scar begins to form, surgery is also required. It is possible that it will negatively affect the function of the lip and oral cavity in general. If the hematoma does not resolve, it is necessary to remove the accumulated fluid, and an antibiotic solution is injected in its place. To accelerate recovery, physiotherapy procedures can be recommended, treatment is individually selected by a doctor.
Folk ways
You can relieve lip swelling with folk recipes. Unconventional methods therapies will help not only get rid of the problem, but also speed up the process of restoring damaged tissues.
- Cabbage leaves. According to the recommendations traditional healers, cabbage leaf should be applied to damaged skin twice a day.
- Scarlet with honey. Grind the scarlet and mix it with honey until a homogeneous gruel. Apply the resulting composition to the damaged skin until the problem disappears completely. In case of individual intolerance to honey, you can use only aloe or its juice.
- Castor oil, honey and wormwood. Grind the plant and mix it with all the ingredients. Apply to swelling for 15 minutes in the morning and evening.
- Ledum flowers. 1 tsp Pour boiling water over the plants (one glass is enough), cook for about 15 minutes. Apply chilled to a comfortable temperature twice a day as a compress. Be sure to strain.
- Mix potato starch with water until a pasty composition is formed. Apply to the lip 2 times a day until complete recovery.
- Banana peel is also considered effective remedy from hematomas. It must be applied to the damaged area twice a day for half an hour.
- Tea compresses. Brew a bag of regular tea. Cool to a comfortable temperature and apply to the injured lip for 5 minutes.
- Fuller's Earth (clay light gray used in cosmetology), turmeric. Mix both ingredients in equal proportions, add water until a creamy mixture forms. Apply once a day for 20 minutes to the injured lip.
- If edema is not accompanied by the presence open wounds it is important to use baking soda mixed with water. The resulting mixture should be applied to the edema and after 10 minutes removed with plain water.
- Lotions from celandine juice allow you to remove the tumor in just a few steps. However, it should be borne in mind that the plant is extremely toxic and can cause burns with other negative symptoms.
If a bruised lip with swelling occurs, measures should be taken to relieve pain and swelling immediately. Folk remedies verified pharmacy preparations help in short time stabilizing the condition and the situation when he broke his lip will not seem like a problem.
Swelling or edema refers to an increase in lip size (swelling) due to the accumulation of excess fluid in the tissues or the presence of an inflammatory process.
In addition to the fact that the lip simply swells, edema is accompanied by other signs.
Concomitant symptoms
Swelling of the lips is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- water bubbles;
- lips may be chapped;
- lips change color;
- the general condition of the body worsens, a person feels weakness, fatigue, apathy;
- the temperature may rise, throws in a fever and chills;
- pustules and sores may appear on the skin;
- itchy eyes;
- the appearance of an excessive amount of snot.
Lips swell for a reason, there is more than one reason
Swelling of both the upper and lower lips occurs if the following disorders develop in the body:
Inflammatory process
Swelling of the lip due to inflammatory processes in the body is accompanied by an unpleasant odor from ulcers and, possibly, suppuration occurs pain in the problem area.
In this case, you should treat the area around the wound with hydrogen peroxide to disinfect the site of the lesion. Then the wound must be anointed with iodine. If the lesion does not dry out and there are no changes in better side, you need to visit a doctor.
Absence timely treatment leads to congestion a large number pus, which will need to be removed without surgical intervention in this case it is difficult to manage.
Presence of infection
If the cause of the appearance of puffiness of the lips is an infection in the body, the temperature may rise, a fever may appear, a person 
feels a general malaise.
The causes of an infectious nature include the presence in the body, fungal, bacterial infections... In this case, you need to remove the infection itself, you need an examination and consultation with a doctor.
Most likely the doctor will prescribe antiviral drug, antifungal agent or another medicine depending on the disease.
Dental intervention
Unprofessional actions of the dentist, as a result of which ( severe inflammation periosteum), can also cause swelling of the lips.
Bad antiseptic treatment If the filling is not seated correctly, it can lead to swollen and reddened gums. The same condition can spread to the lips.
V in this case you need to immediately contact a qualified dentist, otherwise it will not be possible to solve the problem on your own, since the lesion is located inside the oral cavity. If inflammation is accompanied by suppuration, a visit to the doctor is inevitable, for the reason that pus can enter the brain.
Allergic reaction
The reason that the lip is swollen is often an allergy:
- for a medicinal product;
- on certain foods;
- negative reaction of the body to fluff, dust, pollen, the smell of mown grass, wool;
- individual intolerance to the bites of weavers, wasps and other insects by the body.
Mechanical tissue damage or trauma
This includes:
How to quickly remove puffiness
First of all, if your lip is swollen, you don't need to panic. In every home there are some tools available with which you can provide first aid for eden.
What can be done if the lip is swollen, at home:
It is important to get rid of the cause of the violation
Treatment for swelling of the lips depends on the cause that provoked the violation.
What to do in case of an allergic reaction
First of all, remove from the diet all foods that could become pathogens allergic reaction, then you need to take medicine against allergies.
The doctor will help to decide on the drug, it can also be a familiar remedy that was used by the patient earlier.
Traumatic impact
As a result of a blow on the lip, a bruise, hematoma may occur. If the wound is shallow and not dangerous, you can use one of the methods that makes it possible to get rid of the bruise.
Immediately after the impact, you need to use a cold compress (ice from the refrigerator, a bottle of cold water etc.) to reduce bruising. A bottle of frozen water should be wrapped in a clean towel and applied to the injury for a few minutes. Such actions need to be done several times until the condition improves.
It should be remembered that you cannot hold the ice for a long time and you cannot apply a cold compress without first wrapping it in a cloth so that frostbite does not occur.
Bruises, bruises, and swelling can be effectively treated with over-the-counter bruising. It can be a powder (it needs to be mixed with water) or a gel-like mass. It is necessary to smear the place of edema with bodyagi and gradually the swelling will disappear altogether.
Also in pharmacies is always available for sale various ointments from bruises and bruises, the agent must be applied to the site of the lesion.
Lip tattoo - do you need it?
After applying the tattoo, you must follow all the recommendations of the beautician for lip care. At first, you should refrain from eating and smoking, so as not to bring the infection through the affected areas.
The lip tissues take some time to recover.
Herpes virus - everyone has it in their blood
In this case, you need to eliminate the very cause, you need to consult a doctor. The disease is accompanied by such signs as swelling of the lips, unpleasant painful sensations in the area of ulcer formation.
In this case, you should immediately use an ointment such as Atsik, Acyclovir, Gerpevir to dry the wound and relieve inflammation in the lesion.
How can it be complicated?
Complications that can arise in connection with diseases of the lips also depend on various factors.
If the tumor is caused by an infectious or bacterial causes(for example), then neglect leads to deformation of the lips, permanent new formations.
Failure to provide quality medical care in the event of injuries, it may further lead to more pronounced inflammatory processes, suppuration, ugly scars on the skin of the lips.
Preventive actions
When puffiness of the lips appears, this is the first signal that not everything is in order with the body, and most importantly preventive action- respect for yourself and your health:
Before proceeding with the treatment of edematous lips, it is necessary to establish the cause of this negative phenomenon. Depending on the reason, choose a first aid method, and if necessary, consult a doctor.
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