It can be very alarming to spot a small bubble on the inner lip or lining of the cheek that is filled with what appears to be blood. Most of the time, it’s nothing serious and it usually goes away on its own after a few days. This particular article will tell you what to do in case there is a red blister in your mouth.
Sometimes referred to as a blood blister, a red blister comes in such color because it’s actually filled with blood — there are broken blood vessels just below the lining of your mouth, and the leaking blood has accumulated and formed a bubble. Eventually, blood in the blister will be reabsorbed by your body, though at times the blister may burst.
An injury is usually the reason behind the formation of a red blister, such as accidentally pinching or chomping on the inner lip or lining of the cheek with your teeth. There are instances, too, in which a canker sore or aphthous ulcer may bleed, eventually causing a blister to form. Food allergies may also cause a red blister in the mouth.
Below are some of the things that you may try doing the moment that such red-colored blister appears:
Apply Ice Right Away
Because a red blister in the mouth is due to some broken blood vessels, the first thing that should be done is to have those constricted. An effective way to do so is by gently placing an ice cube on the blister for a few seconds each time. It is also a good idea for you to suck on some ice chips, making sure that they’re coming into contact with it.
Count on a Cool Slice of Cucumber
Another way to help constrict those damaged blood vessels just below the lining of your mouth is by placing a slice of cucumber on the red-colored blister. However, the best slice of cucumber for the job is one that’s been stashed in the refrigerator for several minutes — the cold will help seal the blood vessels.
Try a Little Aloe Vera Gel
Because of the soothing and anti-inflammatory properties of aloe vera gel, it’s something that can help in dealing with a red-colored blister in your mouth. All you have to do is smear a little of it on the blister and let it stay there for about 2 minutes before rinsing off with water. Do this up to thrice per day to see results immediately.
Simply Prick a Vitamin E Capsule
One of the reasons why aloe vera gel works effectively is its vitamin E content. So if you have a red blister in your mouth and you do not have access to any aloe vera plant, then simply fish a vitamin E capsule out of the bottle. Prick it with a clean needle and daub the oil within on your blister. Keep the capsule in the refrigerator for later use.
Make Use of a Used Tea Bag
Another very simple yet highly effective home remedy for a red-colored blister in the mouth is by gently pressing a used tea bag on it. The best one to employ is a used black tea bag because it contains lots of tannins that can constrict the blood vessels. Also, it’s a good idea to let the used tea bag to chill in the fridge beforehand.
Rely on Turmeric Paste
It’s easy to make a paste that helps accelerate the healing of a red blister in the mouth. What you need to do is add a drop or two of water to 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Mix very well to come up with a paste. Apply it on the red-colored growth in your mouth and allow it to stay there for as long as possible. No rinsing off needed.
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