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Suggest Treatment For Discolored Bump On Lower Lip

For about a year now, I ve had a small purple-ish looking bump on my lower lip. I noticed it after I was put on my meds for my anxiety. I say that because I did bite my lower lip a lot when I got super anxious, and I m wondering if it s because of that? I just want to make sure it s nothing to worry about. There s no scabbing or bleeding or anything of that sort. It just hasn t gone away. I have a photo of the bump if needed.
Wed, 12 Aug 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.


Thanks for your query . The bump you mention in query is clearly a 'MUCOCELE' . Mucocele is a accumulation of saliva in clogged duct of salivary gland . The blockage occur due tp a stone or a foreign body . Usually occur due to injury or trauma .

This is usually harmless but need to be treated . So no need to panic . It usually go away without any treatment in few days .

If it persist then there are many treatment options available .

I would suggest you to consult dentist or oral surgeon for proper evaluation and to rule out other causes like hematoma , cold sore side effect of any medicine or herpes.

Doctor may give incision and remove it under the local anesthesia or may perform marsupialization and prescribe antibiotics .

For now maintain oral hygiene , do chlorhexidine mouth wash rinses , apply raw honey on on it at night and give cold compresses .


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Discolored Bump On Lower Lip

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . The bump you mention in query is clearly a MUCOCELE . Mucocele is a accumulation of saliva in clogged duct of salivary gland . The blockage occur due tp a stone or a foreign body . Usually occur due to injury or trauma . This is usually harmless but need to be treated . So no need to panic . It usually go away without any treatment in few days . If it persist then there are many treatment options available . I would suggest you to consult dentist or oral surgeon for proper evaluation and to rule out other causes like hematoma , cold sore side effect of any medicine or herpes. Doctor may give incision and remove it under the local anesthesia or may perform marsupialization and prescribe antibiotics . For now maintain oral hygiene , do chlorhexidine mouth wash rinses , apply raw honey on on it at night and give cold compresses . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari