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What Does Sensitivity And Swelling Inside Lower Lip Indicate?

The inside of my lower lip seems swollen and is super sensitive to spicey or salty food. It s been like this for almost a week now. At first I thought my lip was wind or sunburnt, but then the inside started hurting. Any idea what the issue is or what I can do to help it heal?
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain it seems that you have canker sore/ sores inside the lower lip which initially start with tingling and irritation followed by redness,swollen feeling and area becomes sensitive..
Then slowly there is formation of small painful ulcers..

It can also be due to allergic reaction to some food item or medicine if you are taking..

One other reason can be any injury to the inside of lower lip like by accidental biting with teeth or any blow leading to hitting of the inner aspect of lip to teeth..

I would suggest you to do salt water rinses..

In case of pain you can take Over the counter anti inflammatory painkillers like Advil or Ibuprofen..

In case of allergic reaction antihistamines like allegra or benadryl can be taken..

You can apply steroid based ointments for relieving inflammation and reducing the symptoms..

Gargle with 1:1 solution of milk of magnesia and benadryl for relief..

Suckling ice pops can relieve..

Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration..

Avoid spicy, hot and hard foods..

Eat a nutritious and soft diet..

Hope your query is solved..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Does Sensitivity And Swelling Inside Lower Lip Indicate?

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain it seems that you have canker sore/ sores inside the lower lip which initially start with tingling and irritation followed by redness,swollen feeling and area becomes sensitive.. Then slowly there is formation of small painful ulcers.. It can also be due to allergic reaction to some food item or medicine if you are taking.. One other reason can be any injury to the inside of lower lip like by accidental biting with teeth or any blow leading to hitting of the inner aspect of lip to teeth.. I would suggest you to do salt water rinses.. In case of pain you can take Over the counter anti inflammatory painkillers like Advil or Ibuprofen.. In case of allergic reaction antihistamines like allegra or benadryl can be taken.. You can apply steroid based ointments for relieving inflammation and reducing the symptoms.. Gargle with 1:1 solution of milk of magnesia and benadryl for relief.. Suckling ice pops can relieve.. Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration.. Avoid spicy, hot and hard foods.. Eat a nutritious and soft diet.. Hope your query is solved.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..