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What Causes Red Bump On Inside Of Lip?

I have a little red bump on the inside of my lip (touches my front tooth). It s the size of a pin head and looks a little like a tiny bloody blister but not painful at all just annoying and I keep touching it with my tongue. What could this be? When I looked at it closely I also noticed 2 small clear blisters on my lip also. They do not look like cold sores to me. I am a smoker. Thoughts
Mon, 2 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query red bump on inside of lip in query is due to traumatic injury to inner lip leading to accumulation of blood. It could be mucocele leading to accumulation of saliva in clogged duct of salivary gland. I would suggest you to consult oral physician for proper examination and to rule out other causes like hematoma , cold sore or herpes. This is usually harmless . It usually go away few days without any treatment. If it persist then there are many treatment options available. Doctor may give incision and remove it under the local anesthesia. Doctor may give antibiotics to subside it. For now maintain oral hygiene , do listerine mouth wash rinses and give cold compresses .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Red Bump On Inside Of Lip?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query red bump on inside of lip in query is due to traumatic injury to inner lip leading to accumulation of blood. It could be mucocele leading to accumulation of saliva in clogged duct of salivary gland. I would suggest you to consult oral physician for proper examination and to rule out other causes like hematoma , cold sore or herpes. This is usually harmless . It usually go away few days without any treatment. If it persist then there are many treatment options available. Doctor may give incision and remove it under the local anesthesia. Doctor may give antibiotics to subside it. For now maintain oral hygiene , do listerine mouth wash rinses and give cold compresses . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari