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What Causes Headache With Sore Lips?
I have pounding headache,sore lips that sting and little cuts either side of my mouth! My headache just came on and got very bad within a minute or two and my lips have been like this for about a week or just under, I have been using Vaseline but now am trying cold sore cream.
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
User's Response
Dr. Aida Quka,
Neurologist's Response
Neurologist's Response
Hello!
Thank you for your question on HCM!
Regarding your concern, your symptoms seem to be related to a viral infection. A herpes infection could also cause sore lips.
Do you have fever?
I recommend taking painkillers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
If you don't have any relief by painkillers, I would recommend consulting with your doctor for a careful physical exam and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, inflammation tests).
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Aida
Thank you for your question on HCM!
Regarding your concern, your symptoms seem to be related to a viral infection. A herpes infection could also cause sore lips.
Do you have fever?
I recommend taking painkillers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
If you don't have any relief by painkillers, I would recommend consulting with your doctor for a careful physical exam and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, inflammation tests).
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Aida
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