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I accidentally bit my inner lip and it has swollen to become quite big and I am having difficulty eating and talking. What should I do?
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If the bite is not too deep should heal naturally within 2-3 days.you can supplement healing by taking oral vitamin c and b complex supplements.If it burns to eat or drink you can apply a locally available mouth ulcer gel which will soothe and numb the area 15 minutes prior to eating.
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Avoid hot foods & use an ice pack to reduce the primary swelling
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If you are not comfortable by now you should be consulting a dentist
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Hello, you can do cold fomentation (with ice) on your inner lip. if there is pain you can take anti-inflammatory( painkiller) for relief.
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Apply mucopain gel 3 times a day and wash it after 10 mins every time. If swelling doesn't decrease in size consult a dentist
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1. Apply Ice externally, 2. Apply Mucopain 3 times daily,
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Swelling would eventually come down. As far as pain is concerned please apply an anaesthetic gel every 2 hours and compulsorily half an hour before your meal.
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Apply ice over the area to reduce the initial swelling, look at the wound and if it's very deep it will require a suture if not just apply a topical gel over the area so that the wound will be numb and won't hurt on consumption of food. You will require b complex to improve the healing and vitamin c supplements to improve your immunity. Avoid spicy, hot food, have a liquid diet of soups and juices preferably. If the condition persists or worsens visit the ER at the earliest.
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Follow the steps as advised
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Hello, you can apply icepacks from outside and Mucopain gel over the affected part.Allo the gel to stay on the affected part for 10 minutes and then rinse with water.you can apply this gel 4-5 times in a day.Avoid spicy and hot food for 4-5 days. Regards Dr Sumanmakam
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Appy Orasore/Mucopain Gel on the affected part. Dont have some anything hot till 6-7 days. You can consume cold beverages. Take mild pain killer 2 times a day for next 4-5 days.
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Hello.. It's not anything to be concerned about.. but if u are having pain u can apply mucopain ointment thrice a day..
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hi, Please apply ice from outside & apply gel having anaesthetic effect to reduce pain.The swelling will reduce slowly.
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apply ice on the swollen area and that will help help in controlling pain as well as bring down swelling.
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Eat something soft.
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