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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Lower Lips

I m an 81 year old male who has begun accidentally biting my lower lip while eating during dinner, hard enough to draw blood. I quickly stop the bleeding, but my lower lio remains somewhat swollen, and often within a few days or a week it has happened again. Then after a few weeks or a month respite from this biting of my lower lip, I do it again. I ve never experienced this lip-biting behavior during a dinner before. Any possible explanation of why this is happening? Thanks.
Wed, 21 Sep 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swelling on the lower lips due to frequent biting which is leading to formation of purulent exudate and leading to angioedema.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to

- Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration.

- Avoid exposure to sunlight as it will exaggerate your symptoms.

-Apply petroleum jelly on it.

- Take combination of levocetirizine along with Ibuprofen.

-Apply cold compresses to lips 2-3 times a day.

-Take folic acid with vitamin b complex supplement.

If symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once and get it examined. Start treatment after proper diagnosis. You should go for allergy testing as well.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Lower Lips

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swelling on the lower lips due to frequent biting which is leading to formation of purulent exudate and leading to angioedema. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to - Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration. - Avoid exposure to sunlight as it will exaggerate your symptoms. -Apply petroleum jelly on it. - Take combination of levocetirizine along with Ibuprofen. -Apply cold compresses to lips 2-3 times a day. -Take folic acid with vitamin b complex supplement. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once and get it examined. Start treatment after proper diagnosis. You should go for allergy testing as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari