Under edema or edema is meant an increase in lip size( swelling) due to the accumulation of excess fluid in tissues or the presence of an inflammatory process.
In addition to the fact that the lip is just swelling, edema is accompanied by other signs.
Contents
- Inflammatory process
- Presence of infection
- Dental intervention
- Allergic reaction
- Mechanical damage to tissues or trauma
- What to do in case of allergicreactions
- Traumatic effect
- Tattoo on the lips - do you want it?
- Herpes virus - it is in everyone's blood
Concomitant symptomatology
Puffiness of the lips is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- water bubbles;
- lips may crack;
- lips change color;
- general condition of the body worsens, a person feels broken, fatigued, apathetic;
- the temperature can rise, throws in heat and shiver;
- on the skin may appear pustules and sores;
- his eyes itch;
- appearance of excessive amount of snot.
Swollen lips for good reason, there is a reason and not one
Edema, both upper and lower lips, occurs if the following disorders develop in the body:
- allergic processes in the body;
- inflammation;
- spread of infection or viral disease;
- mechanical damage( injury), for example, piercing, tattoo;
- inflammation on the gums;
- herpes;
- malignant tumor;
- violations caused by a visit to the dentist.
Inflammatory process
Swelling of the lip due to inflammatory processes in the body is accompanied by an unpleasant smell from ulcers and sores, possibly suppuration, painful sensations arise in the problem area.
In such a case, the place around the wound should be treated with hydrogen peroxide in order to disinfect the site of the lesion. Then the wound should be anointed with iodine. If the site of the lesion does not dry out and there is no change for the better, you need to visit a doctor.
The presence of infection
If the cause of the appearance of swelling of the lips is the infection in the body, the temperature may rise, heat may appear, the person 
feels a general malaise.
The causes of infectious nature include the presence in the body of the herpes virus, fungal, bacterial infections. In this case, you need to clean the infection itself, you need an examination and a doctor's consultation.
Most likely the doctor will prescribe an antiviral drug, an antifungal agent or other medicine depending on the disease.
Dental intervention
The unprofessional actions of the dentist, which can lead to periostitis( severe inflammation of the periosteum), can also cause swelling of the lips.
Poor antiseptic treatment, a seal that is not properly installed, can lead to swelling and redness of the gums. This same condition can spread to the lips.
In this case, you need to immediately contact a qualified dentist, otherwise you will not be able to solve the problem on your own, since the lesion is located inside the mouth. If the inflammation is accompanied by suppuration, a visit to the doctor is inevitable, for the reason that pus can get into the brain.
Allergic reaction
The reason that the lip is swollen often becomes an allergy:
- on the drug;
- for certain foods;
- negative reaction of the body to fluff, dust, pollen of plants, the smell of mown grass, wool;
- individual body intolerance to bites, wasps, and other insects.
Mechanical damage to tissues or injury
This includes:
- contact dermatitis;
- damage to the dentist's working tool;
- injury of the lips of any kind( mechanical dissection or blunt impact);
- surgery on the front of the head;
- burns from eating hot food;
- burn from sunlight;
- surgery on the lips or around the lips( for example, lip tattooing).
How to quickly remove puffiness
First of all, if the lip is swollen, do not panic. In each house there are some means by which you can provide first aid in Eden.
What can I do if my lip is swollen, at home:
- First of all, it is cold compress , which can be held near the patient's lips for 15 minutes.
- aloe juice will also be useful, this plant is practically in every house. It is necessary to cut a mature leaf of aloe, cut it along. The side of the incision, where there is a gel-like mass, is applied to the sore spot. Useful aloe substances have anti-inflammatory effect and effectively relieve pain and swelling.
- A tea bag in some cases is able to help reduce swelling. To do this, put it briefly in hot water. Pull and allow to cool. After cooling, the tea should be applied to the swollen lips and hold for a while. This method will help reduce swelling.
It is important to get rid of the cause of the violation
Treatment for swelling of the lips depends on the cause that triggered the disorder.
What to do in case of an allergic reaction
First of all, remove from the diet all products that could be the causative agents of an allergic reaction, then you need to use a medicine against allergies.
The doctor will be able to decide on the drug, also it can be a habitual remedy that was used by the patient earlier.
Traumatic effect
Because of a blow on the lip, bruising and bruising can occur. If the wound is shallow and not dangerous, you can use one of the methods that makes it possible to get rid of bruises.
Immediately after the impact, 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, attach to the injury for several minutes. Such actions need to be done several times until the condition improves.
Bruises, bruises and swelling can be effectively treated with a body sponge, which is sold at a pharmacy. 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 the edema with a fresh water and gradually the swelling will disappear completely.
Also in pharmacies are always available for sale a variety of ointments from bruises and bruises, the agent must be applied to the site of the lesion.
Tattoo on the lips - do you want 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 infect the infected areas.
Lip tissue takes some time to recover.
Herpes virus - it is in everyone's blood
In this case, it is necessary to eliminate the cause, it is necessary to consult a doctor. The disease is accompanied by signs such as swollen lips, unpleasant pain in the formation of sores.
In this case, an ointment such as Acic, Acyclovir, Gerpevir should be used immediately to dry the wound and to remove inflammation in the lesion.
What can complicate things?
Complications that may occur due to diseases of the lips, also depend on various factors.
If the tumor is caused by infectious or bacterial causes( eg herpes), then the negligent attitude leads to deformation of the lips, permanent new formations.
Failure to provide quality medical care for trauma can later lead to more pronounced inflammatory processes, suppuration, ugly scars on the skin of the lips.
Preventative measures
When the puffiness of the lips appears, this is the first signal that everything is not right with the body, and the most important preventive action is careful treatment of oneself and one's health:
- First, needs to constantly improve the immunityfunction), so that the body can effectively resist
virus, infectious diseases, eat well, avoid stressful situations. - Attentive and responsible approach of to the choice of dentist or cosmetologist , it should be high-level specialists. After finishing the procedures, follow all their recommendations and advice.
- Make sure that the cosmetics for the lips( lipsticks, balms) do not cause the allergy , use a quality product, so that the skin of the lips is soft, elastic. Be sure to use lip care in winter.
- Drink enough water from the , to avoid drying the skin of the lips.
- Do not overheat in the sun , the tender skin of this area needs protection from sunlight.
- Take into account the characteristics of your body according to the predisposition to allergic reactions of , if necessary, take antiallergic drugs or even antihistamines if they are recommended by a doctor.
- Do not use questionable products, which can provoke allergic reactions.
Before starting to treat edematous lips, it is necessary to establish the cause of this negative phenomenon. Depending on the reason, choose the method of first aid, and if necessary, consult a doctor.