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Suggest Remedy For Swelling Around The Lips With Numbness

My son has had a swollen salivary gland removed from the inside of his lip, four days ago. He has 5 dissolvable stitches inside his mouth. His lip is still swollen and slightly numb. He is now concerned that there is an odour coming by from the stitches? Please advise
Mon, 9 Oct 2017
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. A per your queryswelling around the lips with numbness is most probably caused by allergic reaction. Sometimes excessive licking and picking od lips remove remove natural moist layer of lips and make them dry and dry and dark in color in extreme conditions person experience numbness also . There are other factors like hormonal changes , side effect of medicine and excess exposure to sun. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses over the area. You should apply tea tree oil or tea bags and take over the counter antihistamine like benadryl for allergic reaction. If condition doesn't get better then you should consult dermatologist for proper examination and start treatment accordingly. Maintain oral hygiene and drink plenty of fluids.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling Around The Lips With Numbness

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. A per your queryswelling around the lips with numbness is most probably caused by allergic reaction. Sometimes excessive licking and picking od lips remove remove natural moist layer of lips and make them dry and dry and dark in color in extreme conditions person experience numbness also . There are other factors like hormonal changes , side effect of medicine and excess exposure to sun. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses over the area. You should apply tea tree oil or tea bags and take over the counter antihistamine like benadryl for allergic reaction. If condition doesn t get better then you should consult dermatologist for proper examination and start treatment accordingly. Maintain oral hygiene and drink plenty of fluids. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari