His father was around at the time but he did not know that he was supposed to put ice on the area to prevent swelling so it is now swollen. This happened approximately eight hours ago. His inner lip is now swollen very big but it does not appear to be painful. Can anyone tell me what i can safely do to reduce the swelling?
2006-09-16 07:01:02 · 14 answers · asked by ayana j 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
still not to late for ice or just give him an icee so he thinks he's eating a treat.
2006-09-16 07:03:14 · answer #1 · answered by LIZA P 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
YES YES YES. Wish I'd seen your question sooner. You don't say the age of your baby but if he's big enough (toddler or more), give him a popsicle or an ice cream cone. The longer he takes with it, the better result you'll get. DO NOT put heat on a swollen area. Some people think you should use heat a few days after an injury but this is ERRONEOUS and will do more harm than good.
2006-09-18 05:47:38 · answer #2 · answered by greg_airious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much you can do, you can still put ice on it if you child will let you, but if it is swollen that much then he/she hit it pretty hard and swelling is necessary.
2006-09-16 07:04:53 · answer #3 · answered by Angela L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best thing is popsicles, but usually it goes away after a few days anyway, theres not much you can do about it, are if you are really consern talk to your Dr. Good Luck.
2006-09-16 10:14:19 · answer #4 · answered by hi 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would put some ice on it and let him lay down on you for a while and if it doesnt work i would call a doctor or take him straight to a emergency room.
2006-09-16 07:09:43 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ice and infant ibuprofen.
Just check the area and make sure that no teeth are chipped, loose or missing.
If the sore is open and bleeding some more, take him to see his doctor.
2006-09-16 07:05:46 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer L 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i've heard to put ice on the area immediately and for up to 24 hours..and after 24 hours to use a warm compress....
2006-09-16 07:03:45 · answer #7 · answered by myheartisjames 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have him eat an icee or a popsicle or put him to sleep & take him to the doctors so he doesn't cry.
2006-09-16 07:11:15 · answer #8 · answered by marteenaca 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ouch... hope he gets better soon. The best thing to do is constantly applying ice.
2006-09-16 07:08:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ice might still help.
2006-09-16 07:03:16 · answer #10 · answered by Phil S 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋