What Causes Swelling In Upper Lip?

Posted on Fri, 6 Mar 2015

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Fri, 6 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : hi doc, my mother got a swollen uperlips not sure what she is infectd to. she is 70 year old.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Usually allegries

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Swelling in the lips is usually seen due to allergies.

I would like to have a look to opine better.

Please do upload an image of the swollen lips here. I shall have a look and advice you better.

Meanwhile let her take an antihistaminic medication like Tab Benadryl once in the night after food for not more than three days.

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar