Why is the lower lip swollen and what should I do?

To determine the reason why the lower lip is swollen, it is important to remember when and under what circumstances you noticed it: after you ate something, or you could be bitten by insects, etc.,

In this article, we will discuss not only the causes of this condition, but also first aid and treatment.

Causes of swelling of the lower lip

Probable reasons are usually:

• the result of an allergic reaction;
• the effect of the inflammatory process;
• manifestation of a viral or infectious disease;
• injury to the lips (bruises, bites, effects of piercing, etc.);
• diseases of the oral cavity (in particular, gums);
• herpetic disease;
• consequences of dental procedures.

1. The most common reason why the lower lip is swollen is the inflammatory reaction - it can be suspected if a strange odor from the mouth appears at the same time as the tumor, pus or other fluids are released, and pain occurs in the lip. This condition is most often observed in the presence of a wound on the lip (as a result of a strong contusion, a deep scratch, with the extrusion of a boil or acne, etc.). The tumor that appears must necessarily be treated, otherwise it can become inflamed and even fester, which in the future will require a surgical dissection of the abscess.
2. Often patients complain that the lower lip is sore and swollen - what could be the reason for this condition? Indeed, sometimes such signs accompany infectious and viral diseases, for example, respiratory infections, influenza, herpes, etc. Also, the cause may be a dental infection, especially if there were untreated teeth in the area of the lower jaw. The inflammatory process in the tissues of the gums can go to the periosteum, which will cause the fluid to flow into the soft tissues of the lip, which will cause it to swell. What else can provoke dental problems: ignoring the treatment of teeth, poor dental treatment, improperly performed filling, deficiencies in antiseptic treatment during therapeutic dental procedures. Additional factors contributing to the development of such a state can be stressful situations, weak immune defenses, prolonged chronic diseases, overwork, hypothermia.
3. If the lower lip is swollen - this may be one of the most common signs of an allergic reaction. It is possible to suspect such a cause, recalling the circumstances of the appearance of the tumor of the lip. Perhaps, puffiness began to appear after the use of some new or exotic product? Or did you try a new face cream, a new toothpaste, a new lipstick? If the edema has anything in common with an allergy, then the lip tumor will be accompanied by a skin itch, pink rashes on the skin. Sometimes there is an allergic rhinitis or conjunctivitis.
4. What could be the reason if the lower lip swelled from the inside? Most often this is a consequence of mucosal injuries: this happens with a nervous biting of the lips, injuries with fish bones and other elements of food, as well as after the piercing procedure. As a rule, a deep trauma (a cut, a puncture, a bite) is required for the onset of a tumor, with the formation of an edema in the tissues.

The same condition with lip swelling can develop in connection with herpes - the appearance of itching painful rashes on the lip. Herpes is a viral chronic disease that manifests itself during hypothermia, weakening of immunity, weathering of the face, etc.

If you visited the dentist before the appearance of a swelling on the lip, the swelling is most likely associated with a complicated or inaccurate dental intervention when sealed or otherwise manipulated. Such a swelling usually passes by itself.

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What should I do if my lower lip is swollen?

What can you do yourself if you find that your lower lip is swollen:

• if there is a wound on the mucous tissues or on the skin at the swelling site, attach a cotton pad moistened with 3% hydrogen peroxide or furacilin;
• if there are no visible wounds, and the cause of the tumor can be considered a trauma, apply a cold compress to the lip;
• A compress from aloe juice is also helpful, or simply cut along the leaf of the plant;
• if nothing else is present, it is recommended to brew a tea bag and, after cooling it, apply it to the place of swelling;
• if the lip is swollen from the inside, then you can rinse the mouth with infusions of medicinal plants-antiseptics. It can be infusion of sage, yarrow, marigold, chamomile, St. John's wort. You can also rinse with conventional disinfectant fluids, such as furatsilin, stomatidin, gevalex, etc.

If the appearance of swelling is associated with an allergy, it is recommended to use antiallergic medications such as suprastin, tavegil, claritin and many others. Other

Drink more pure water or tea to restore the water balance in the body and accelerate the elimination of fluids, and with it toxins. A good option for drinking will be freshly squeezed juices, fruit or vegetable. Try to eat less salt, or even give up at all - so the tumor will go away faster.

How to treat a swollen lower lip?

With insect bites, the use of local cooling agents, for example, pieces of ice wrapped in a towel, or a cold compress, or special cooling ointments from bites, will help.

Allergic reactions are treated by first eliminating the causes of their appearance. Wool of pets, pollen, food, cosmetics and detergents - it is necessary to determine what caused the allergy. After this, you can take an antiallergic drug, for example, claritin.

Very common cold on the lips - all known herpes, which also can cause swelling on the lip. If such a disease is not uncommon for you, then in the reserve there should always be a corresponding medication: 5% acyclovir or zovirax. Ointments against herpes will effectively eliminate swelling and relieve unpleasant sensations.

Damaged bitten lips, seizures, bites, cracks - this is the result of the instability of the nervous system and the lack of vitamins and other essential substances in the body. Such wounds should be disinfected in order not to aggravate the inflammatory process. Try to treat them with 3% hydrogen peroxide, furacilin or other antiseptic.

With infectious and viral diseases (influenza, acute respiratory infections, colds, tonsillitis), edema of the lips should be treated simultaneously with the underlying disease.

If the swelling is associated with dental problems, then you will have to visit a dentist who will examine your oral cavity and discover a problem.

In the future, in order to protect yourself from unforeseen situations and keep your lips beautiful and healthy, it is important to follow a few simple rules:

• going to nature, take with you some remedy for mosquitoes and midges to protect yourself from accidental bites;
• watch yourself, eradicate the habit of biting your lips; - in time visit the doctors - dentist, infectious disease specialist, etc .;
• avoid soft tissue injuries;
• if you are prone to allergies, then you should carefully treat new products for you - cosmetics, food, etc.

And more: strengthen your body, support immunity with adequate nutrition, a healthy lifestyle, hardening. And if there is any disease, or swollen lower lip - contact a doctor. If you do it in a timely manner, then in 1-2 days you will forget about the problem.