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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On Lips And Gums After Injury

My son hit a chair from front of his mouth pretty bad. He has swollen top lip and swollen gum, with one tooth that can wobble. The gum color is purple and swelling has not subsided in last 8 hours...i have tried ice pack on hos mouth...not working. I gave him 5ml flexon as pain reliever so he could sleep. He Is 6 yrs old please suggest.
Thu, 4 Jun 2015
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

I have gone through your question and can understand your worry and concern..

As per your complain trauma to the gums and lip has led to rupture of small blood vessels leading to spillage of blood into the soft tissues leading to hematoma formation and swelling..

Due to this there is swelling as well as purple discolouration.

The hematoma does not subside so immediately and takes time.. You should give him cold and warm packs alternatively (warm pack for a few minutes followed by cool packs) for faster reduction in swelling and discolouration..

In case of pain you can give crocin syrup 1 teaspoon or flexon can also be helpful..

Slowly the swelling and discolouration will reduce..

In case of an open would you can apply antiseptic cream to prevent infections.

Hope your query is solved..

If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On Lips And Gums After Injury

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. I have gone through your question and can understand your worry and concern.. As per your complain trauma to the gums and lip has led to rupture of small blood vessels leading to spillage of blood into the soft tissues leading to hematoma formation and swelling.. Due to this there is swelling as well as purple discolouration. The hematoma does not subside so immediately and takes time.. You should give him cold and warm packs alternatively (warm pack for a few minutes followed by cool packs) for faster reduction in swelling and discolouration.. In case of pain you can give crocin syrup 1 teaspoon or flexon can also be helpful.. Slowly the swelling and discolouration will reduce.. In case of an open would you can apply antiseptic cream to prevent infections. Hope your query is solved.. If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.