On My Lip Swollen?

Lip swelling can be caused by infection, allergies, or trauma of the lip tissues. Lip swelling can be due to relatively mild conditions, such as sunburn, or serious or life-threatening conditions, such as an anaphylactic reaction, which should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting.

Why is my lip swollen in one spot?

If your lip swelling is confined to one side of a lip, it's likely due to an injury to that part of your mouth, or to the presence of a cyst or other growth in that location. If you wake up and notice this, carefully examine your mouth and look or feel for what may be causing one side to be swollen.

How do you bring down a swollen lip?

Applying an ice pack wrapped in a towel to swollen lips can often reduce inflammation. Never apply ice directly to the skin, as this may cause further damage. You can find some relief from swollen lips caused by sunburn by using aloe lotion. Severe dryness or cracking can improve with a mild moisturizing lip balm.