HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does A Hard Lump In The Middle Of The Upper Lip Indicate?

Hello I noticed a hard lump right in the middle of my upper lip inside my skin and it s swollen part of my lip and it kind of feels numb. It almost feels like cartilage you can get built up inside your earlobe. I m 21, haven t got punched inthe face recently and I don t think it s a cold sore because it s not on the surface. Any suggestions please?
Tue, 27 Dec 2016
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
hello and welcome to HCM forum,
Thank you for writing to us,

After reading your query, I feel that the lip biting could be one of the causes for it, do you recall doing that?
Our lips have glands which if traumatized, can increase in size but the swelling usually resolves by itself. In your case we will have to examine the lump clinically in order to rule out the cause.
Also, keep an eye on the lump for changes in size or colour.
Is the lump painful?
And if possible kindly visit your doctor just to make sure that everything is within normal limits.

I hope I was able to provide you with an acceptable answer,
Feel free to write back.

I wish you good health,
Take care,

regards,
Dr. Bibhudutt Nanda
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does A Hard Lump In The Middle Of The Upper Lip Indicate?

hello and welcome to HCM forum, Thank you for writing to us, After reading your query, I feel that the lip biting could be one of the causes for it, do you recall doing that? Our lips have glands which if traumatized, can increase in size but the swelling usually resolves by itself. In your case we will have to examine the lump clinically in order to rule out the cause. Also, keep an eye on the lump for changes in size or colour. Is the lump painful? And if possible kindly visit your doctor just to make sure that everything is within normal limits. I hope I was able to provide you with an acceptable answer, Feel free to write back. I wish you good health, Take care, regards, Dr. Bibhudutt Nanda