#AskTheExpert Hello Doctor, my child has the habit of biting lips, what should I do?

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thank u, there is no bleeding nothing just a habit of biting lips at times.. just want to get rid of that..

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Hi dear good Home remedies to treat tongue bites and cuts:
1. Sugar
One of the easiest home remedies that work great for bitten tongues or inside cheeks is sweet-good-old-sugar. It helps to seal the cut, tastes good too (actually soothing), and heals the wound due to the saliva secretion. You could give half a tbsp of sugar orally until the bleeding stops. Do not use water, as this will cause the sugar to dissolve and bleeding to continue. Milk can also be used to assist in stopping the bleeding. If the child is on breastfeed, then that’s the best home remedy. If the soreness and pain persist, you can use infant ibuprofen (after having consulted your pediatrician).

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2. Cold compression
Here is another thing that can be done on an urgent basis. If the child has bit the tongue to an extent that its bleeding buckets, cover the cut with a wet, cold, and clean hand towel. Apply pressure to stop the bleeding. Wash the laceration with filtered water after the child calms down. Rinse off the blood. Wrap a few ice cubes in a clean cloth and hold it over the tongue for cold compression. This will reduce inflammation and acts as a pain-relief. Once the child is calm, examine the tongue/mouth.