Natural Ways to Cure Swollen Lips

There are many people who suffer from swollen lips, due to various factors, such as trauma, injuries, allergic reactions as well as certain diseases and conditions. Since the lips are one of the most visible and prominent features on the face, most people feel the need to use a remedy for swollen lips, which can help the lips return to their normal size as quickly as possible. Moreover, at times, swollen lips could lead to a lot of pain and discomfort too. However, swollen lip treatment may vary, based on the factors that have caused the problem. Therefore, it is important to identify what the possible cause for the problem could be, before using any treatment or home remedies for swollen lips.

Causes of Swollen Lips

Most people suffer from the problem of swollen lips due to environmental allergies, which include dust, pollen, animal dander and other contaminants. When the swelling is caused by an allergy, other accompanying symptoms like rash, swelling and itchiness may also be seen around the mouth. In some cases, people may suffer from swollen lips, as a reaction to insect bites. Another common cause of swollen lips and blisters could include medical conditions, such as hives, psoriasis, eczema, Crohn's disease and glaucoma. In this case the swollen lips may be accompanied by bleeding and cuts on the lips too. There are some people who notice a swollen lips problem, because of taking certain medication.

How to heal swollen lips?

Swollen lips do not just look unsightly, but could lead to a lot of pain and discomfort. People may find it difficult to eat, drink, talk, yawn or just open their mouths, due to the swollen lips problem. Although it is possible to use medicines, most people prefer to use home remedies for the swelling of the lips. Given below are some of the most commonly recommended home remedies for swollen lips:

• Ice cubes are excellent for bringing down the swelling in most parts of the body, including the lips. Wrap a few cubes of ice in a towel or napkin and apply it on the lips.
• Heat therapy in the form of hot packs is also very effective for a swollen lip, since it reduces the accumulation of blood in the swollen area. It may be best for people to alternate a hot and cold pack every three to four hours.
• Applying a mixture from water, turmeric powder and Fuller's earth is excellent for reducing the lip swelling, since this mixture contains healing properties
• Aloe Vera gel is very effective in the treatment of several ailments, including a swollen lip.
• There are many people who claim that applying a wet and cold teabag on the swollen lip helps to alleviate some of the discomfort.

In case it is determined that the cause of the swollen lip is a food allergy, then, it is important to avoid eating such food items. In fact, following a diet that is high in vitamins could play an important role in curing the bruised and swollen lip tissues. Most people are advised to drink an adequate amount of water during the day, so that the lips remain moist and soft. Remedies for a swollen and cut lip usually include the application of a lip balm too, but it is best to consult a doctor for dealing with cuts on a lip, especially if there is any bleeding.

In case a person is suffering from a swollen lip due to Crohns or any other disease, then it is first important to seek medical treatment for the underlying condition before using any home remedies.

answered by G R

If your lip is cut and it is swollen, you can dissolve salt in warm water in a cup and use a cotton ball to dab the water onto the cut of your lip. This will burn a lot but it will help heal the wound. If your lips are just swollen but not cut, avoid using warm water as that will only make it worse as the warmth will cause more blood to rush to the area and induce more swelling. You can also try a bag of ice, or wrap a few ice cubes into a slightly damp cloth and hold it against your lips for approximately ten minutes. Give it a few minutes and the swelling should go down.

If you don't want to use the ice, you can also take a spoon and put it in the freezer for a few minutes, then apply it onto the swollen area (be careful that your lip is not wet or else the spoon might stick) and hold that position until the swelling decreases. You can use anything that is freezing cold, be it ice cubes, a spoon from the freezer or a pack of frozen vegetables – as long as it is really cold. The swelling should reduce after a few minutes of absolute coldness.

answered by S M