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What Causes Pain And Feeling Of Swelling In Lower Lip?
Question: 4yr old son his inside bottom lip looks fine no sores but has been bothersome for the last 3-4 days he says it hurts and sometimes acts like its swelled a bit not sure what's going on I look but see nothing? :(
Brief Answer:
No need to worry,but be watchful
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Aphthous ulcer, herpetic ulcer,traumatic ulcer or sometimes oral thrush(localised fungal infection) can cause pain or discomfort.But in all of these there must be some visible changes in the oral cavity.
Many a times children of this age don't able to localize the exact site or nature of discomfort.I would suggest you to examine his oral cavity thoroughly(including gum,cheek and tongue) for any abnormality.Sometimes the changes due to any particular disease appears after few days.Until the finding appears it is advised to observe closely.
You need not to worry.As you are constantly observing and if you don't find any changes,my suggestion is to wait for 2-3 days and even then if the problem persists get him evaluated by a dentist/pediatrician.
I shall be happy to answer if you have any more doubts.
Wish your child good health
Regards
No need to worry,but be watchful
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Aphthous ulcer, herpetic ulcer,traumatic ulcer or sometimes oral thrush(localised fungal infection) can cause pain or discomfort.But in all of these there must be some visible changes in the oral cavity.
Many a times children of this age don't able to localize the exact site or nature of discomfort.I would suggest you to examine his oral cavity thoroughly(including gum,cheek and tongue) for any abnormality.Sometimes the changes due to any particular disease appears after few days.Until the finding appears it is advised to observe closely.
You need not to worry.As you are constantly observing and if you don't find any changes,my suggestion is to wait for 2-3 days and even then if the problem persists get him evaluated by a dentist/pediatrician.
I shall be happy to answer if you have any more doubts.
Wish your child good health
Regards
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