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Suggest Remedy For Swelling Of Lips With Soreness

I noticed my lips were swelling up Friday night. Don't remember eating anything I don't normally eat or biting my lip. I let it go hoping it would go away. Monday morning I was cleaning my face and my lip was so sore, I squeezed it and pus came out. It's not as swollen anymore but really painful. I can't eat or drink anything without it hurting. What do you think it is?
posted on Sat, 2 Aug 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The swollen lip could be secondary to the gum or tooth infection. consult a oral physician and get it ruled out.
if it is gum infection get the teeth cleaned once and maintain oral hygiene after that. You can use mouth wash.
if it is tooth infection get the tooth restored.
You can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic).
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling Of Lips With Soreness

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swollen lip could be secondary to the gum or tooth infection. consult a oral physician and get it ruled out. if it is gum infection get the teeth cleaned once and maintain oral hygiene after that. You can use mouth wash. if it is tooth infection get the tooth restored. You can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). I hope my answer will help you, take care.