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A swollen lips signify a swollen mouth or an abnormally thickened lip. In addition to swelling, some of the symptoms associated with this condition include pain, bleeding and / or bruising. If your lips are swollen, there are first aid steps you can take to treat them and reduce complications. However, if your lips are swollen with pain in your head or mouth, you should go to the hospital immediately.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Treating Puffy Lips at Home

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   Check your mouth for other injuries. Examine the tongue and inside of the cheeks, if any damage is found, see a doctor. In the event of a tooth fracture or damage, you should see a dentist immediately.

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   Wash hands and face with soap and water. Before starting your treatment, make sure to thoroughly clean your hands and injured area. This is especially important when the skin is broken and there is a wound.
   • Use soap and warm water. Pat on the swollen lips, avoid rubbing it hard so that it doesn't hurt or hurt.

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   Apply ice. When you feel your lips start to swell, apply ice immediately. Swelling usually occurs due to a buildup of fluid. You can reduce swelling by applying an ice pack; This slows down circulation to help reduce swelling, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain.
   • You can wrap a few ice cubes in a clean towel, use a packet of frozen beans or a cold spoon to apply it.
   • Gently press the cold pack against the swollen area for about 10 minutes.
   • Then rest for 10 minutes and keep applying the ice until the swelling subsides or until the pain and discomfort is gone.
   • Note: Do not place ice directly on lips. This will hurt or lose the feeling of being too cold. Make sure the ice is wrapped in a towel or cloth.

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   Apply antimicrobial medication and cover if the skin breaks. If the skin is damaged and injured, you will need to apply an anti-microbial cream to fight inflammation before re-dressing.
   • Applying ice will help stop the bleeding, but if the wound is still bleeding, hold the wound firmly with a towel for 10 minutes.
   • You can treat minor, skin wounds at home, but go to the hospital if you have a deep cut, heavy bleeding and / or if the bleeding doesn't stop after 10 minutes.
   • After the bleeding has stopped, gently apply an antimicrobial cream to the wound.
   • Note: If the wound feels itchy or has a rash, stop applying the cream immediately.
   • Cover the wound.

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   Keep your head up and rest. Hold your head up so that your head is higher than the heart's position. This helps the liquid in the surface to stop flowing. So, sit in a comfortable chair and lean your head back in the chair.
   • If you want to lie down, raise your head by adding a few more pillows to lie down.

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   Take an anti-inflammatory, pain reliever. To reduce pain, inflammation and swelling caused by swollen lips take a medicine that contains ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or naproxen sodium.
   • However, take only the correct dosage stated in the instructions for use, avoid overdose.
   • If pain persists, see your doctor.

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   Go to the hospital for treatment. If you have tried all of the above but your lips are still swollen, sore and / or bleeding, go to the hospital for proper treatment. Don't try to treat swollen lips at home, if you experience the following symptoms, see your doctor immediately:
   • Suddenly severe pain and swelling in the face.
   • Shortness of breath
   • Fever, or redness or dampness in the wound, these are signs of infection.
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Method 2 of 2: Reduce Puffy Lips with Natural Treatments

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   Apply aloe vera gel to your lips. Using aloe vera is an easy way to reduce the swelling and burning sensation associated with swollen lips.
   • After applying the ice (see instructions above), apply aloe vera gel to the swollen lips.
   • Regularly apply aloe vera gel throughout the day, if needed.

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   Apply the black tea solution to your lips. Black tea contains a compound tannins that help reduce swelling.
   • Soak a packet of black tea and allow it to cool.
   • Absorb some tea with a cotton ball and place it on the swollen lips for 10 to 15 minutes.
   • You can repeat this several times a day for results soon.

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   Apply honey to your lips. Honey is a natural wound healing product, has antibacterial properties, and can be used to heal swollen lips in addition to other therapies.
   • Apply honey to your lips and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
   • Then rinse and apply several more times a day.

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   Make a turmeric paste and apply it to your lips. Turmeric powder has antibacterial and wound healing properties. Furthermore, the turmeric powder mixture is also very easy to make to apply on the lips.
   • Combine turmeric powder with clay Fuller's earth and water for a thick paste.
   • Apply the mixture to your lips and let dry.
   • Then rinse with water and apply a few more times.

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   Apply baking soda mixture. Baking soda can relieve pain, reduce inflammation caused by swollen lips and also help reduce swelling.
   • Mix baking soda with water for a thick paste.
   • Apply the mixture to your lips and let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse off.
   • Repeat this until the swelling is gone.

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   Apply salt water. Salt water can be used to reduce swelling; If your lips are swollen and open, the salt water will kill the bacteria so it won't get infected.
   • Dissolve the salt in warm water.
   • Soak a cotton ball or towel in warm salt water and place it on your lips. If there is an open wound on the lips, you will have a burning sensation, but it should go away in a few seconds.
   • Repeat this 1 or 2 times per day.

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   Use tea tree oil. Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory properties and is used as an antibiotic to kill bacteria that cause infections. However, always be sure to dissolve the tea tree oil with the base oil so that it doesn't irritate the skin.
   • Dissolve tea tree oil with another oil such as olive oil, coconut oil, or aloe vera gel.
   • Apply the mixture to your lips for 30 minutes then rinse it off.
   • Apply the mixture a few more times if needed.
   • Do not use tea tree oil for children.
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Warning

• If the swollen lips are accompanied by symptoms such as fever, headache, or difficulty breathing, see your doctor.

What you need

• Ice cubes or ice bags
• Clean towel
• Bandage or antimicrobial cream (if needed)
• Analgesic.