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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Lip

Hi doctor, I got injured on my upper lip from nearly two years and had some stitches, after i removed it it get swollen and big at any time of the day and specially after waken at morning. i take loratedine for days one pill after sleeping as consulted from a doctor but did not go any where.
Fri, 6 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling of lip at the place of lip injury and stitches location is due to soft tissue slough. Nothing to be panic, it is common after surgery. It could be due to riboflavin deficiency as well. As you having recurrence its due to frequent licking of your lips which leads to formation of cracks in skin. It can eventually fungal infection there. I would suggest you to maintain proper oral hygiene. You should mix hydrogen peroxide with equal amount of water and then rinse mouth with it. Take tab riboflavin one tab daily. You should avoid hot and spice food. You should consult dentist or oral physician once and get it examined. Doctor examine the wound physically wash it with bedadine and prescribe antibiotics. Apply Kenacort ointment as well.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Lip

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling of lip at the place of lip injury and stitches location is due to soft tissue slough. Nothing to be panic, it is common after surgery. It could be due to riboflavin deficiency as well. As you having recurrence its due to frequent licking of your lips which leads to formation of cracks in skin. It can eventually fungal infection there. I would suggest you to maintain proper oral hygiene. You should mix hydrogen peroxide with equal amount of water and then rinse mouth with it. Take tab riboflavin one tab daily. You should avoid hot and spice food. You should consult dentist or oral physician once and get it examined. Doctor examine the wound physically wash it with bedadine and prescribe antibiotics. Apply Kenacort ointment as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari