The tingling often goes away on its own, but you can try some quick methods to get rid of the one in the lips. You can try taking antihistamines or anti-inflammatories, and if your lips are also swollen, apply a cold compress. If they are not swollen, place a warm one and try massaging them to increase blood circulation. If the tingling persists, work with your doctor to identify and manage the underlying cause. If, in addition to tingling, you experience symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, difficulty speaking or other particularly serious discomfort, you may have an allergic reaction and should go to the emergency room immediately.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Try Quick Remedies
Step 1. Take an antihistamine
Tingling and pricking in the lips could be associated with a mild allergic reaction, especially if they are accompanied by itching, swelling, or upset stomach. You can take an over-the-counter allergy medication to manage tingling and other associated symptoms.
- Pay attention to the food and drinks you consumed before symptoms developed; try to identify them and try to eliminate the possible allergen from your diet. If you have applied lip balm or other similar product before complaining of tingling, stop using it.
- When a food allergy is particularly severe, tingling and tingling can precede anaphylactic shock, a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention. Call the ambulance right away and use an auto-injector like the EpiPen if you have one.
Step 2. Apply a cold pack to reduce swelling
If you also have edema in addition to the tingling sensation, contact with an ice pack for 10-15 minutes can help you manage it. These symptoms could be the result of an insect bite, a bump, some other minor trauma, or allergies.
- The swelling may also put too much pressure on the facial nerves and cause numbness.
- To limit edema you can also take anti-inflammatories.
Step 3. Apply a warm compress if there is no swelling
In this case, you don't have to use cold therapy; the problem may be associated with reduced blood circulation in the lips, but by placing a heat source on it you can increase blood flow.
Impaired blood circulation could simply be a reaction to low temperatures, but it could also indicate an underlying condition, such as Raynaud's syndrome. If you have other symptoms, such as tingling in the extremities, you should see your doctor
Step 4. Massage and rub the skin
In addition to applying a warm compress, you can also massage your lips to warm them and thus improve blood circulation. Try moving your lips and mouth a little and exhale the air between your lips, making them vibrate as if you want to whistle.
Wash your hands before and after the massage
Step 5. Take medication to limit cold sores
Before this infection develops visually, you may experience tingling in the lips; If you suspect the discomfort is due to the onset of herpes, apply an over-the-counter medicated ointment or see your doctor for a prescription for oral antiviral therapy.
You can also try a natural remedy, such as placing a clove of garlic on the lesion for 10-15 minutes. however, these alternative solutions should also be evaluated and discussed with the physician before proceeding
Method 2 of 3: Manage the underlying cause
Step 1. Ask your doctor if the medications you are taking may be responsible for the tingling
Some medications, such as prednisone, can actually cause poor facial tactile sensitivity; contact your doctor right away if you are concerned that the drug is causing side effects.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the medicines you are taking and find out if they may have any adverse effects or potential interactions; ask him to prescribe alternative therapies if you are concerned that these are responsible for your discomfort
Step 2. Find out if vitamin B deficiency is the cause of the disorder
In addition to other problems, a reduced amount of this vitamin can cause nerve damage, leading to numbness in the hands and feet, as well as muscle weakness. Ask your doctor if he can order you a blood test to check the level of this vitamin and consider the possibility of a treatment with supplements accordingly.
The people most at risk of a vitamin B deficiency are the over 50s, vegetarians, those who have undergone weight loss surgery, those suffering from some pathology that interferes with the absorption of food or who takes drugs such as esomeprazole, lansoprazole and ranitidine
Step 3. Ask the doctor for more details about Raynaud's syndrome
If you experience constant tingling in your face, hands or feet, as well as a feeling of cold and skin rashes, you may have this disease, which develops when the small arteries that supply blood to the skin narrow, reducing blood flow.
- If your doctor suspects that you have developed this syndrome, he will have you undergo a medical examination and blood test to make sure he is making an exact diagnosis.
- To manage the disease, you need to avoid exposing yourself to cold temperatures, wear gloves and a hat, avoid smoking and try to reduce emotional stress.
Step 4. Go for a follow-up visit if you have recently had dental surgery
Although the local anesthetic injected for a dental procedure causes tingling and numbness in the lips for two to three hours, if the discomfort is prolonged there can be a complication. If discomfort persists after a dental implant, filling, wisdom tooth extraction, or other oral procedure, make an appointment with your dentist or surgeon for an additional check-up as soon as possible.
Tingling after an oral procedure can indicate nerve damage or an abscess
Step 5. Ask your dentist or surgeon to prescribe phentolamine
If you have recently undergone dental surgery, you can ask your doctor for a medicine to counteract the numbness due to local anesthesia; he can prescribe you phentolamine mesylate, an injectable drug that increases blood circulation in soft tissues and speeds up the process of regaining sensitivity.
Tell your dentist or surgeon if you have a previous history of heart or circulatory problems, as this drug cannot be given to those with cardiovascular conditions
Step 6. Monitor your blood pressure
Numbness in the lips could indicate high or low blood pressure. Get your blood pressure checked regularly or purchase a device to test your blood pressure at home. If you already know that you have hypo or hypertension, you should take your medications as prescribed and tell your doctor if the problem persists.
Step 7. Pay attention to cosmetic dyes
Many people have allergies to the red color present in certain cosmetics, such as lipstick; in addition to tingling, this allergic form can trigger numbness and rashes or bumps around the mouth. If you develop such symptoms, talk to your doctor to see if therapy is needed.
As the area around your mouth heals, you should avoid using lipsticks or other cosmetics
Method 3 of 3: Seeking Medical Treatment
Step 1. Get treatment if tingling is accompanied by more severe symptoms
If you also experience dizziness, difficulty speaking, confusion, sudden severe headache, weakness or paralysis, you should see a doctor right away. You should also go to the emergency room immediately if the tingling develops suddenly after suffering a head injury of any kind.
In severe cases, computed tomography or MRI may be needed to rule out severe head injury, stroke, hematoma, tumor, or other life-threatening situations
Step 2. Go to the hospital right away if you have anaphylactic shock
If you have a severe allergic reaction, the tingling can precede this life-threatening shock. Call emergency services right away and, if possible, use an EpiPen when numbness is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Swelling in the mouth and throat
- Red skin or rashes
- Nausea and vomit;
- Airway constriction;
- Hyperventilation or difficulty in breathing
- Collapse or loss of consciousness.
Step 3. See your doctor if the tingling worsens or persists
Generally, what develops in any part of the body tends to disappear spontaneously; however, it could be associated with several minor or severe conditions, so you shouldn't ignore it when it doesn't reduce on its own. If lip discomfort gradually worsens or does not go away, make an appointment with your family doctor.
Warnings
- Never stop taking your medications or start vitamin supplement therapy without first talking to your doctor.
- If you experience additional tingling in your face or if the itchy sensation lasts more than 24 hours, contact your doctor immediately, as this may indicate a more serious underlying problem or condition.
