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What Causes Inflammation Of Lips And Tongue Along With Slight Numbness?

For a few days now my lower and upper lip as well as my tongue have been feeling burned with a slight numbness. My lower lip has seemed to swell a little bit but is hardly noticeable. I have no known allergies thus far so its quite strange to me. I appreciate any and all professional insight.
Wed, 1 Jul 2015
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Hello and Welcome to Healthcaremagic.

I will try to the best of my ability to help you with your concern.

The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as canker sore ,which are responsible for swelling ,burning sensation and numbness . There can be many reasons for occurrence of canker sore like stress , irritation from hot spicy and acidic food , irritation from sharp ent of tooth braces or other dental appliance and vtamin deficiency like vitamin B12 and folic acid .

Usually canker sore go away by its own in few days without any treatment.

I would suggest you to :-

- Apply cold pack to swollen lips .

- Do warm saline rinses 2-3 times a day .

- Apply colgate oeabase gel for burning sensation.

- Start taking Vitamin B12 and folic acid supplement for at least 10 days.

- Take advil (if not allergic to ibuprofen) or tylenol for pain and swelling.

If condition doesn't get better in a week then consult oral pathologist for proper diagnosis and to rue out causes like diabetic neuropathy or dryness of mouth .

Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid ointment , antibiotics or sucralfate.

I hope it helps.
Thanks
Dr Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Inflammation Of Lips And Tongue Along With Slight Numbness?

Hello and Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I will try to the best of my ability to help you with your concern. The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as canker sore ,which are responsible for swelling ,burning sensation and numbness . There can be many reasons for occurrence of canker sore like stress , irritation from hot spicy and acidic food , irritation from sharp ent of tooth braces or other dental appliance and vtamin deficiency like vitamin B12 and folic acid . Usually canker sore go away by its own in few days without any treatment. I would suggest you to :- - Apply cold pack to swollen lips . - Do warm saline rinses 2-3 times a day . - Apply colgate oeabase gel for burning sensation. - Start taking Vitamin B12 and folic acid supplement for at least 10 days. - Take advil (if not allergic to ibuprofen) or tylenol for pain and swelling. If condition doesn t get better in a week then consult oral pathologist for proper diagnosis and to rue out causes like diabetic neuropathy or dryness of mouth . Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid ointment , antibiotics or sucralfate. I hope it helps. Thanks Dr Harry Maheshwari