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What Causes Recurring Bumps On The Inner Side Of The Bottom Lip?
Question: I have two little white bumps on the inside of my bottom lip. They go away in time, and I'm also a smokeless tobacco user and i assuming they are related. I am now two days tobacco free and hope to continue this.
Brief Answer:
Needs more details..
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..
As per your complain as you have recurring bumps on your inner side of bottom lip, it can be due to a number of causes but before I can comment on it, I would like to know a few more details..
Please answer the following questions..
1. Since how long are the bumps appearing, that is since how many months or years?
2.For how many days do the bump remain in mouth?
3.Are the bumps painful?
4.Does they always appear in same location?
5.What is the colour of bumps?
6.Do you dip tobacco in that area?
Please revert back with answers..
Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
Needs more details..
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..
As per your complain as you have recurring bumps on your inner side of bottom lip, it can be due to a number of causes but before I can comment on it, I would like to know a few more details..
Please answer the following questions..
1. Since how long are the bumps appearing, that is since how many months or years?
2.For how many days do the bump remain in mouth?
3.Are the bumps painful?
4.Does they always appear in same location?
5.What is the colour of bumps?
6.Do you dip tobacco in that area?
Please revert back with answers..
Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
The bumps appeared about 3 weeks ago and they go away in 3-5 days. They are not painful, they appear in the same location, they are white and yes I have dipped tobacco in that area.
Brief Answer:
Irritation and keratosis..
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome back..
As per your answers the recurring bumps seems to be due to friction over the mucosa with the dipping tobacco..
It can also be due to Keratosis ( excess of keratin deposition) which occurs as a protective phenomenon to the mucosa..
You should completely stop dipping tobacco as it can be very harmful and can even lead to Oral cancer..
As of now it does not look serious but still would recommend you to once get yourself evaluated by an Oral Surgeon..
Please write back for further queries..
Hope this helps..
Regards..
Irritation and keratosis..
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome back..
As per your answers the recurring bumps seems to be due to friction over the mucosa with the dipping tobacco..
It can also be due to Keratosis ( excess of keratin deposition) which occurs as a protective phenomenon to the mucosa..
You should completely stop dipping tobacco as it can be very harmful and can even lead to Oral cancer..
As of now it does not look serious but still would recommend you to once get yourself evaluated by an Oral Surgeon..
Please write back for further queries..
Hope this helps..
Regards..
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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