What Causes Painful Bump In The Lips?

Posted on Sat, 2 Sep 2017

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Sat, 2 Sep 2017 Answered on

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Question : bump on lip, just noticed it. kind of painful. What could it be?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be caused by teeth bite, apply topical antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and can appreciate a tiny bump on the lower lip with a central excoriation.
It seems to form due to some minor from teeth bite on the lip.
Just keep it under observation and you can apply a topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment on the affected area twice daily for 5-7 days.
This should resolve it.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (30 hours later)

this is what the area looks like after a day, could this just be it healing or so you think it could be something other than a teeth bite. see new attachment below.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Either trauma from teeth bite that is resolving or canker sore

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the newly attached photographs and it still seems to be either trauma from teeth bite or a canker sore though less likely.
If it not causing any discomfort you just keep it under observation or apply a topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment on the affected area twice daily for few days.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj