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I also have a swollen lip after cystoscopy done last night - top lip is cut and very swollen. Will it go down, is it infected, should I put antiseptic cream on it, or ice. What do you think?
Hi Cheryl
It is unlikely to be infected as this sounds like the result of trauma to your upper lip. If you want you can put some ice in a cloth or a small packet of frozen peas and hold that against your lip - but don't overdo it. Otherwise just keep your lips moist using some simple lip balm or vaseline.
It should settle over the next few days.
Kind regards
Dr Ian Jackson
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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based
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I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.
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European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists
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