When I woke up in the morning my lower lip was swollen! What should I do? I'm putting ice on my lips. Please advise.

Question

Hye.
Swelling of the lip can be caused by an allergic reaction or trauma to the area. Once you identify the cause of your swollen lip, you can begin reducing the swelling through at-home treatment. If swelling is a result of a puncture wound to your lip, or if you experience other side effects of an infection, like fever, redness or pus drainage, contact your doctor right away.
Step 1
medication will be recommended by your doctor if the swelling is the result of an allergic reaction.
Step 2
eliminate or avoid any suspected allergens. Dairy, nuts and shellfish are common causes of food allergies. Observe for a repeated reaction.
Step 3
clean any cuts on your lip that may cause swelling with water. Step 4
wrap crushed ice cubes inside of a strip of sterile gauze and apply to the swollen area for about 10 minutes each hour.
Step 5
ask your doctor about medication to help reduce swelling and control pain.

Jennifer Dhuri · Accepted Answer

Hye.
Swelling of the lip can be caused by an allergic reaction or trauma to the area. Once you identify the cause of your swollen lip, you can begin reducing the swelling through at-home treatment. If swelling is a result of a puncture wound to your lip, or if you experience other side effects of an infection, like fever, redness or pus drainage, contact your doctor right away.
Step 1
medication will be recommended by your doctor if the swelling is the result of an allergic reaction.
Step 2
eliminate or avoid any suspected allergens. Dairy, nuts and shellfish are common causes of food allergies. Observe for a repeated reaction.
Step 3
clean any cuts on your lip that may cause swelling with water. Step 4
wrap crushed ice cubes inside of a strip of sterile gauze and apply to the swollen area for about 10 minutes each hour.
Step 5
ask your doctor about medication to help reduce swelling and control pain.