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What Causes Swelling And Burning Sensation Around The Lip Area?

The inside of my mouth around the lip area, is swollen n feels like a burn or friction burns no lumps or ulcers . It burns if I eat anything n really hurts with hot drinks . Had it for four days . Otherwise healthy no change in medication or life style .
posted on Mon, 18 May 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONCERN.

Thanks for your query.The symptoms you mention in your query are indicating towards condition known as canker sore. There can be various reasons for there occurrence like stress (most common factor).injury in mouth due to spicy and acidic food ,hormonal changes ,food allergy and deficiency of vitamin B12 and folic acid.

Usually the resolve by themselves in 7-10 days.I would suggest you to avoid spicy ,acidic and food with extreme temperature.brush and floss your teeth twice daily,Start taking Vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements and rinse your mouth with antiseptic mouthwash like Listerine .

If condition persist for more then 10 days or get worse then consult dentist for proper evaluation ,so that to rule out other condition like cold sore,allergy and other bacterial or viral infection.Doctor may examine by looking at the size of bump and may prescribe oral antibiotics/antiviral ,topical corticosteroid along with other treatment as per condition.


Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swelling And Burning Sensation Around The Lip Area?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONCERN. Thanks for your query.The symptoms you mention in your query are indicating towards condition known as canker sore. There can be various reasons for there occurrence like stress (most common factor).injury in mouth due to spicy and acidic food ,hormonal changes ,food allergy and deficiency of vitamin B12 and folic acid. Usually the resolve by themselves in 7-10 days.I would suggest you to avoid spicy ,acidic and food with extreme temperature.brush and floss your teeth twice daily,Start taking Vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements and rinse your mouth with antiseptic mouthwash like Listerine . If condition persist for more then 10 days or get worse then consult dentist for proper evaluation ,so that to rule out other condition like cold sore,allergy and other bacterial or viral infection.Doctor may examine by looking at the size of bump and may prescribe oral antibiotics/antiviral ,topical corticosteroid along with other treatment as per condition. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari