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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Stiffness In The Lips

Dear Doctor, Since last 3 months I am feeling stiffness in my lips and I am not able to fully extend my tongue on the upper jaw (between lips and teeth.Moreover when i rub my tonngue on inner side of my lips ,there is feeling as if the lips from inner side are very soft.Hygeine is proper.No bleeding gums.Nothing else. Thanks sachar
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chronic stiffness in the lips along with stiffness of tongue, upper jaw and restricted movement which is always a matter of concern. Major cause for this seems to be due to dryness of mouth, muscular stiffness and deficiency of vitamin B12 which further causes stiffness of tongue. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult oral pathologist for proper evaluation of the condition and rule out causes like oral thrush. Doctor may take small tissue under lips by scraping for biopsy. Doctor may prescribe iron supplements , prescribe saliva substitute and recommend certain lips and tongue exercises.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Stiffness In The Lips

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chronic stiffness in the lips along with stiffness of tongue, upper jaw and restricted movement which is always a matter of concern. Major cause for this seems to be due to dryness of mouth, muscular stiffness and deficiency of vitamin B12 which further causes stiffness of tongue. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult oral pathologist for proper evaluation of the condition and rule out causes like oral thrush. Doctor may take small tissue under lips by scraping for biopsy. Doctor may prescribe iron supplements , prescribe saliva substitute and recommend certain lips and tongue exercises. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari