Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Do Pain And Numbness On The Upper Lip Indicate?

My upper lip is numb on a small area after the endoscopy, I woke up with swelling pain and numbness. I saw a small cut on my upper lip (inside) I saw my family doctor the next day, was told to ice it and keep an eye on it. This really bothers me.This sometimes affects my speech, eating and drinking. When I eat it causes my lip to have more numbness. I have talked to the endoscopy people and they had the gastroenologist call me. I was told it may be from the mouth guard they use. I was told to see my dentist if I’m concerned that I should get feeling back. I had this done January 25, 2018.
posted on Fri, 9 Feb 2018
Twitter Tue, 13 Mar 2018 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 20 Mar 2018 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hello,

Yes, it is a possibility that the mouth guard or mouth gags used during the procedure has caused pressure over the terminal nerve endings leading to numbness of the affected area. Also, there is a possibility that any inflammation due to an injury can cause temporary numbness of the area.

But in both conditions, the numbness will subside in a few days. Also for the cut on the inner lip, you can apply Lidocaine gel if it is painful and chlorhexidine gel to prevent infection. Do alternate warm and cool compresses over the numb portion of the lip. Take Vitamin B complex supplements. If there is no improvement consult an oral physician and get evaluated.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
I find this answer helpful
Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Do Pain And Numbness On The Upper Lip Indicate?

Hello, Yes, it is a possibility that the mouth guard or mouth gags used during the procedure has caused pressure over the terminal nerve endings leading to numbness of the affected area. Also, there is a possibility that any inflammation due to an injury can cause temporary numbness of the area. But in both conditions, the numbness will subside in a few days. Also for the cut on the inner lip, you can apply Lidocaine gel if it is painful and chlorhexidine gel to prevent infection. Do alternate warm and cool compresses over the numb portion of the lip. Take Vitamin B complex supplements. If there is no improvement consult an oral physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora