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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Lips?

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Posted on Fri, 12 May 2017
Question: Hi, Over the past few weeks, I've had a burning sensation on the skin just inside my lips and there is some swelling of the lips. I've been using salt water rinses and aquaphor to soothe but it's not going. It went away for a few days but is back.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It can be due to oral stomatitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, it seems that your symptoms might be due to oral stomatitis.
I would suggest that you should get yourself clinically examined by a Dentist or Oral hygienist.
You can use oral gel containing Choline Salicylate for relief from your symptoms.
Avoid spicy foods. Drink lots of water daily.
I hope this is helpful to you.
If you have any further queries, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Lips?

Brief Answer: It can be due to oral stomatitis. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, it seems that your symptoms might be due to oral stomatitis. I would suggest that you should get yourself clinically examined by a Dentist or Oral hygienist. You can use oral gel containing Choline Salicylate for relief from your symptoms. Avoid spicy foods. Drink lots of water daily. I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further queries, I will be happy to help. Regards. Thanks.