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What Causes Swelling In The Lower Lip?

My fathers bottom lip is swollen , last week I took him to ER because his toung and throat had swollen . The ER Dr gave him Pepcid and asteroid shot released him and the swelling subsided . It had Happend before lips swelling his family Dr took him off of any Blood Pressure med that the name ended in Pril . He had his right kidney removed four years ago , the Dr thought only having one kidney the med was building up and he wasn't ridding himself of the meds .
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your complain it seems that the symptoms of swelling of lips can be due to Allergic reaction causing Allergic Angioedema of lips....
It can be due to any food or medication while other causes can be allergic reaction to any skin cosmetic,
soap, lip balm etc..
I would suggest you to consult an Emergency
room or a Physician and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests for allergies like RAST TEST, Patch test, Food Challenge test can help in ruling out the
exact cause of the symptoms and treat accordingly.
As he oy has single kidney taking any medicine without proper doctors prescription is not advisable..
Do cool compresses over the lips .
He can be advised injectable steroids and antihistamines to reduce swelling..

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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What Causes Swelling In The Lower Lip?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your complain it seems that the symptoms of swelling of lips can be due to Allergic reaction causing Allergic Angioedema of lips.... It can be due to any food or medication while other causes can be allergic reaction to any skin cosmetic, soap, lip balm etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Emergency room or a Physician and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests for allergies like RAST TEST, Patch test, Food Challenge test can help in ruling out the exact cause of the symptoms and treat accordingly. As he oy has single kidney taking any medicine without proper doctors prescription is not advisable.. Do cool compresses over the lips . He can be advised injectable steroids and antihistamines to reduce swelling.. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora