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I Have A Slightly Swollen Lower Lip On Left Side

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Posted on Tue, 16 Jul 2019
Question: I have a slightly swollen lower lip on left side with slightly increased salivation...any ideas
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction, infection of oral mucosa to consider.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service.

I have read your query and checked the picture you uploaded.

The causes of the swollen lip and increased salivation may include oral allergy syndrome caused by certain foods, infection of oral mucosa and salivary glands, cystic acne, trauma (minor trauma after dental work), etc.

Cold pack on your lip and simple anti-inflammatory drugs (eg. Ibuprofen) may help reduce the swelling.

However, if this persists despite this, seeing your Doctor also is necessary in order to understand your condition better.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho

Neurologist, Surgical

Practicing since :2004

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I Have A Slightly Swollen Lower Lip On Left Side

Brief Answer: Allergic reaction, infection of oral mucosa to consider. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service. I have read your query and checked the picture you uploaded. The causes of the swollen lip and increased salivation may include oral allergy syndrome caused by certain foods, infection of oral mucosa and salivary glands, cystic acne, trauma (minor trauma after dental work), etc. Cold pack on your lip and simple anti-inflammatory drugs (eg. Ibuprofen) may help reduce the swelling. However, if this persists despite this, seeing your Doctor also is necessary in order to understand your condition better. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.