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What Causes Swollen Lower Lip With Bumps?

Posted on Wed, 7 Dec 2016

Question: I have swollen bottom lip - large for a week. inside my mouth behind bottom lip a dozen lumps some large some small. could this have been a bite? no fever just very uncomfortable

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems like Allergic reactions..

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCAREMAGIC..

As per your complain swollen bottom lip with bumps on the inner aspect of bottom lip is pointing towards allergic reaction..

It can be due to any food or medicine or other causes like bug bites..

You need to consult an Allergist and get evaluated..

A clinical examination and blood investigation will be done to rule out the exact cause and then only appropriate treatment can be done..

As of now, you can take antihistamine like Benadryl by consulting a local Physician..
Do cool compresses over the lip. .

Please write back for further queries..

Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

Saw a different dr to day. Put me on anti biotics. Do u think that will help

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Antibiotics can help in bacterial infection..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..

Antibiotics are meant to cure bacterial infection and it can also work for you if there is a suspected case of bacterial infection..

But for confirmation an Oral swab culture has to be done..

However you can continue taking antibiotics if you wish to and see if it works or not, but I believe that any medications should be taken after confirmation of cause only..

Please write back for further queries..

Regards..

Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng