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What Causes Swelling Of Bottom Lip?

I have had a swollen bottom lip for months. been everywhere to find out why. I have a cap in my mouth could that cause a problem. It feels different. not pain because I think I had root cannel. could that cause the lips to swell. I had blood work and they say no infection.
Wed, 17 Jun 2015
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain swelling of lower lip can occur most commonly due to allergic ration caused by some medication or food item or an insect bite leading to deeper inflammation and accumulation of inflammatory exudate in the lip causing formation of a swelling and is known as ANGIOEDEMA..

It can have a longer duration of resolution till the fluid disperses..

It can also be persistent if the allergen is still present and not removed.
A cap over the tooth doesn't seem to cause such a swelling as it causes swelling in the tooth region..

I would suggest you to consult an oral pathologist and get investigated..
In case of Angioedema antihistamines like allegra or benadryl can be taken..
Injectable antihistamines can also be taken for faster action..

Steroid therapy oral and injectable can also help..

Cold compresses can help..

Do not apply pressure over the swellings..

Topical application of steroids can also be relieving..

Hope your query is solved..

If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on the found this answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora
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What Causes Swelling Of Bottom Lip?

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain swelling of lower lip can occur most commonly due to allergic ration caused by some medication or food item or an insect bite leading to deeper inflammation and accumulation of inflammatory exudate in the lip causing formation of a swelling and is known as ANGIOEDEMA.. It can have a longer duration of resolution till the fluid disperses.. It can also be persistent if the allergen is still present and not removed. A cap over the tooth doesn t seem to cause such a swelling as it causes swelling in the tooth region.. I would suggest you to consult an oral pathologist and get investigated.. In case of Angioedema antihistamines like allegra or benadryl can be taken.. Injectable antihistamines can also be taken for faster action.. Steroid therapy oral and injectable can also help.. Cold compresses can help.. Do not apply pressure over the swellings.. Topical application of steroids can also be relieving.. Hope your query is solved.. If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on the found this answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora