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What Causes Burning Sensation, Itching And Swelling On The Lips?

Please give me the most accurate answer to my symptoms. It's almost a week since my lips started to painfully burn, itch, swell, become slightly pale than my normal tint, and the sudden feeling of pins and needles. I tried putting lip balm but that doesn't help much, also to drink more water, and even take antibiotics which helps with the pain and the burning but not much. My regular diet, cereal in the morning since childhood, a sandwich in the afternoon and meat, rice, beans and tortillas for dinner. I want my lips back to normal, what can I do?
posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2016
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Hi.
Welcome to HCM..

As per your complain it seems that the symptoms of Burning sensation in lips along with itching and swelling can be due to Allergic reaction..
It can be due to any food or medication while other causes can be allergic reaction to any skin cosmetic, soap, lip balm etc..
Other cause can be Fungal infection or can also be due to severe chapping of lips..
I would suggest you to consult a Physician and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and investigations like microscopic examination of scraping from the lips and blood tests can help in ruling out the exact cause of the symptoms and treat accordingly.
As of now apply thick coat of Petroleum jelly or Beeswax containing lip balm..
Do cool compresses over the lips .
You can also drink plenty of water..
Avoid licking or sucking lips as it can further reduce moisture from lips..
Take Vitamin B complex supplements...

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Causes Burning Sensation, Itching And Swelling On The Lips?

Hi. Welcome to HCM.. As per your complain it seems that the symptoms of Burning sensation in lips along with itching and swelling can be due to Allergic reaction.. It can be due to any food or medication while other causes can be allergic reaction to any skin cosmetic, soap, lip balm etc.. Other cause can be Fungal infection or can also be due to severe chapping of lips.. I would suggest you to consult a Physician and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and investigations like microscopic examination of scraping from the lips and blood tests can help in ruling out the exact cause of the symptoms and treat accordingly. As of now apply thick coat of Petroleum jelly or Beeswax containing lip balm.. Do cool compresses over the lips . You can also drink plenty of water.. Avoid licking or sucking lips as it can further reduce moisture from lips.. Take Vitamin B complex supplements... Hope this helps.. Regards..