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Suggest Treatment For Painful Laceration With Foul Odor On Lips
Question: my daughter cut her lip 2 days ago and it's hurting really bad with a foul odor. have been rinsing with salt water. Does this look infected?
Brief Answer:
it could be
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
although I would expect the area to be bright red if an infection had occurred, the foul odor is a suspicious sign, particularly if it smells like feces. I suppose that your daughter bumped her lips on a hard surface and her teeth cut the lips. That would explain the swelling. Otherwise the swelling too could be interpreted as a sign of infection. Checking her temperature might provide additional information about her condition. An increased temperature would be a concerning sign.
You'd better take her to your doctor. Your doctor should be able to distinguish between an injured tissue and an infected one.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
it could be
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
although I would expect the area to be bright red if an infection had occurred, the foul odor is a suspicious sign, particularly if it smells like feces. I suppose that your daughter bumped her lips on a hard surface and her teeth cut the lips. That would explain the swelling. Otherwise the swelling too could be interpreted as a sign of infection. Checking her temperature might provide additional information about her condition. An increased temperature would be a concerning sign.
You'd better take her to your doctor. Your doctor should be able to distinguish between an injured tissue and an infected one.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
yes she did hit her mouth on her knee and the tooth cut inside of lip. no fever as of now. would you still recommend me taking her to doctor to make sure?
Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
Yes, I would!
An infectious process in this area could cause serious problems. Please keep in mind that various injuries in and around the mouth happen every so often and most of them heal without problems. This odor is a little concerning though, so I would recommend a visit to your doctor.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
yes
Detailed Answer:
Yes, I would!
An infectious process in this area could cause serious problems. Please keep in mind that various injuries in and around the mouth happen every so often and most of them heal without problems. This odor is a little concerning though, so I would recommend a visit to your doctor.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am sorry I also just texted her temperature and it's at 99.1 is this considered fever?
Brief Answer:
it's borderline...
Detailed Answer:
99 is the upper normal range, so this is a borderline result. I can't say whether it's abnormal or not because the "normal range" depends on various factors (like physical activity, overdressing in a hot environment, thermometer accuracy, etc). It it were a higher reading like 99.5 (or higher), it would be more indicative.
Kind Regards!
it's borderline...
Detailed Answer:
99 is the upper normal range, so this is a borderline result. I can't say whether it's abnormal or not because the "normal range" depends on various factors (like physical activity, overdressing in a hot environment, thermometer accuracy, etc). It it were a higher reading like 99.5 (or higher), it would be more indicative.
Kind Regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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