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Suggest Treatment For Fever Blister, Swollen Lower Lip And Cold

I am a 32 Yr old felmale I have had a cold the last few days with a fever blister. When I awoke the next day my bottom lip was swollen and both my lips and tongue feel like I burned them. My neck, jaw and my head hurts. No one hit me and I have no teeth yet my lip had been swollen 2 days now
Thu, 18 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

As per your query you have swollen lower lip, fever and blister is because of cold sores and viral infection(HERPES OR INFLUENZA). It occurs because of lowered immunity of body. There can be other reasons also like previous viral infection which remain dormant and reactivate by certain triggering factor . Infection also spread from person already having viral infection.

I would suggest you to take shower in warm water , give warm compresses on nasal area.

- Increase liquid intake .

- Take ocer the counter anti congestion drugs .

- Take ibuprofen (if not allergic ) or acetaminophen for irritation ,pain and swelling.

- Do warm saline rinses several times a day .

- Apply ice pack on swollen lips and apply honey on it.

- Put tea bags on lips for some times and keep then moist with petroleum jelly.

If condition doesn't start getting better in a week (because symptoms will go away by their own in viral infection ) then consult Doctor for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test or swab test . He/she may prescribe antiviral drugs ( acyclovir) or antibiotics (if flu leads to bacterial infection).


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Fever Blister, Swollen Lower Lip And Cold

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen lower lip, fever and blister is because of cold sores and viral infection(HERPES OR INFLUENZA). It occurs because of lowered immunity of body. There can be other reasons also like previous viral infection which remain dormant and reactivate by certain triggering factor . Infection also spread from person already having viral infection. I would suggest you to take shower in warm water , give warm compresses on nasal area. - Increase liquid intake . - Take ocer the counter anti congestion drugs . - Take ibuprofen (if not allergic ) or acetaminophen for irritation ,pain and swelling. - Do warm saline rinses several times a day . - Apply ice pack on swollen lips and apply honey on it. - Put tea bags on lips for some times and keep then moist with petroleum jelly. If condition doesn t start getting better in a week (because symptoms will go away by their own in viral infection ) then consult Doctor for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test or swab test . He/she may prescribe antiviral drugs ( acyclovir) or antibiotics (if flu leads to bacterial infection). Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari