Hi Dr A, I went to a dentist yesterday for a filling n he injected me twice in my mouth and a couple of hours later my lip started to swell and now it is very big bt it is not numb. Which medication to take to make the swelliing go away an what may be the cause? Plz reply, I can t sleep as this this swelling is worrying me
Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Swelling after injection occurs due to passing the needle into or through the artery, or probably due to some allergic reactions. This type of swelling usually subsides by its own after 2-4 days. Apply ice packs topically over the swelling. If it is allergy induced swelling consult to doctor to determine the cause and to take an anti-allergic if the swelling does not resolve in 2-4 days. Hope this helps out. Regards....