How to Stop Tongue Bleeding
Calm the injured person down., Clean and protect your hands., Help the victim to sit up., Assess the cut., Apply pressure., Prepare ice for the injury., Rinse your mouth., Continue normal dental care., Monitor your injury., Change what you eat...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Calm the injured person down.
Mouth and tongue injuries occur often in children, who will need to be reassured.
Cutting the tongue can be a painful and frightening experience, so help whoever is injured to relax.
Keeping both yourself and the injured calm will help as you treat the injury. -
Step 2: Clean and protect your hands.
Before touching or helping anyone with a cut, you should wash your hands to reduce the chances of infection.
You may also want to use medical gloves when aiding the victim, as blood can carry diseases., By sitting up straight and tipping the mouth and head forward, blood can flow out of the mouth, rather than down the throat.
Swallowing blood can cause vomiting, and sitting up with the head tilted forward will help prevent this., A cut to the tongue will likely produce a lot of bleeding, however, it is the depth and size of the injury you will examine.
If the cut itself is shallow, you can proceed with home treatment.If the wound is deep or longer than ½ an inch, your should seek medical attention.
If something has punctured your tongue, it may require professional care.
If you suspect foreign material has become lodged in the wound, you need to see a doctor. , Use gauze or a clean cloth to apply steady pressure to the injury for about fifteen minutes.
This will help stop the flow of blood.
If you notice blood has soaked through the cloth or gauze, apply more, without removing the original piece., Wrap an ice cube in a clean, thin, cloth.
This will be held against the wounded area to reduce blood flow and prevent pain and swelling.Hold the ice bundle directly on the wound for no more than three minutes at a time.
This can be done up to ten times a day.
You may also simply suck on an ice cube or hold one in your mouth.To make the application of ice more enjoyable, you can try using a popsicle.
Apply ice only on the first day of the injury.
Make sure both your hands and the cloth are clean. , The day after the injury is sustained, you should begin rinsing your mouth with a warm salt water solution.
This can be done up to six times a day.Rinsing your mouth helps keep the wound clean. , If your teeth have not been injured as well, you may continue regular dental hygiene, such as brushing your teeth.
Make sure there were no injuries to your teeth before continuing any brushing or flossing.Do not brush or floss injured or broken teeth.
If you have also suffered a dental injury, see a dentist as soon as you can., As the injury heals, you should monitor its progress.
Look for any signs that it may not be healing correctly or if another issue is arising.
Seek medical attention if you notice any of the following signs:
If blood flow doesn't stop after ten minutes.
If you develop a fever.
If the wound is excessively painful.
If you notice pus coming from the wound. , Chances are that a cut tongue will be sore and sensitive.
For a few days after the tongue is cut, you may want to change what foods your eating.
This can help reduce discomfort and prevent possibly injuring your tongue further.Avoid eating foods that are hard.
Opt for soft foods instead.
Try to avoid foods that are extremely hot or cold. , Most cuts to the tongue should heal without trouble.
After first aid and general care has been given, the final step is to simply wait for the injury to heal.
Exactly how long the time it takes to heal will depend on how severe the injury is. -
Step 3: Help the victim to sit up.
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Step 4: Assess the cut.
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Step 5: Apply pressure.
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Step 6: Prepare ice for the injury.
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Step 7: Rinse your mouth.
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Step 8: Continue normal dental care.
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Step 9: Monitor your injury.
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Step 10: Change what you eat.
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Step 11: Wait for the wound to heal.
Detailed Guide
Mouth and tongue injuries occur often in children, who will need to be reassured.
Cutting the tongue can be a painful and frightening experience, so help whoever is injured to relax.
Keeping both yourself and the injured calm will help as you treat the injury.
Before touching or helping anyone with a cut, you should wash your hands to reduce the chances of infection.
You may also want to use medical gloves when aiding the victim, as blood can carry diseases., By sitting up straight and tipping the mouth and head forward, blood can flow out of the mouth, rather than down the throat.
Swallowing blood can cause vomiting, and sitting up with the head tilted forward will help prevent this., A cut to the tongue will likely produce a lot of bleeding, however, it is the depth and size of the injury you will examine.
If the cut itself is shallow, you can proceed with home treatment.If the wound is deep or longer than ½ an inch, your should seek medical attention.
If something has punctured your tongue, it may require professional care.
If you suspect foreign material has become lodged in the wound, you need to see a doctor. , Use gauze or a clean cloth to apply steady pressure to the injury for about fifteen minutes.
This will help stop the flow of blood.
If you notice blood has soaked through the cloth or gauze, apply more, without removing the original piece., Wrap an ice cube in a clean, thin, cloth.
This will be held against the wounded area to reduce blood flow and prevent pain and swelling.Hold the ice bundle directly on the wound for no more than three minutes at a time.
This can be done up to ten times a day.
You may also simply suck on an ice cube or hold one in your mouth.To make the application of ice more enjoyable, you can try using a popsicle.
Apply ice only on the first day of the injury.
Make sure both your hands and the cloth are clean. , The day after the injury is sustained, you should begin rinsing your mouth with a warm salt water solution.
This can be done up to six times a day.Rinsing your mouth helps keep the wound clean. , If your teeth have not been injured as well, you may continue regular dental hygiene, such as brushing your teeth.
Make sure there were no injuries to your teeth before continuing any brushing or flossing.Do not brush or floss injured or broken teeth.
If you have also suffered a dental injury, see a dentist as soon as you can., As the injury heals, you should monitor its progress.
Look for any signs that it may not be healing correctly or if another issue is arising.
Seek medical attention if you notice any of the following signs:
If blood flow doesn't stop after ten minutes.
If you develop a fever.
If the wound is excessively painful.
If you notice pus coming from the wound. , Chances are that a cut tongue will be sore and sensitive.
For a few days after the tongue is cut, you may want to change what foods your eating.
This can help reduce discomfort and prevent possibly injuring your tongue further.Avoid eating foods that are hard.
Opt for soft foods instead.
Try to avoid foods that are extremely hot or cold. , Most cuts to the tongue should heal without trouble.
After first aid and general care has been given, the final step is to simply wait for the injury to heal.
Exactly how long the time it takes to heal will depend on how severe the injury is.
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