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How Can severe Swelling In The Bottom Lip Be Treated?

I have had a swollen bottom lip with fever for the past two seeks. i have tried everything form vaseline to Okeeffes lip repair and i have also usde medicine for a fever blister. What could be the cause of this? I know that it probably started when i sat out at baseball games in 30 degree weather and they probably got wind burn, but now i cant get them under control. They hurt constantly
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Hi.

The symptoms of swelling of the lower lip can be due to allergic reaction causing allergic angioedema of lips. As it is consistent then there is a possibility of continuous exposure to the allergen.

It can be due to any food or medication while other causes can be an allergic reaction to any skin cosmetic, soap, lip balm etc.

I would suggest you consult a Physician and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests for allergies like RAST TEST, Patch test, Food Challenge test can help in ruling out the exact cause of the symptoms and treat accordingly.

As of now take anti-allergics like Levocetirizine. Do cool compresses over the lips. You can be advised injectable steroids and antihistamines to reduce swelling.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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How Can severe Swelling In The Bottom Lip Be Treated?

Hi. The symptoms of swelling of the lower lip can be due to allergic reaction causing allergic angioedema of lips. As it is consistent then there is a possibility of continuous exposure to the allergen. It can be due to any food or medication while other causes can be an allergic reaction to any skin cosmetic, soap, lip balm etc. I would suggest you consult a Physician and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests for allergies like RAST TEST, Patch test, Food Challenge test can help in ruling out the exact cause of the symptoms and treat accordingly. As of now take anti-allergics like Levocetirizine. Do cool compresses over the lips. You can be advised injectable steroids and antihistamines to reduce swelling. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist