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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On Lips

I am 79 years old. I have what feels like a swollen lip inside my mouth. It is not sore. When I rub my tounge over the area it feels rough like rigdes (not bumps) It seems to be more noticeable with some foods, such as peanuts and lemonade. This has been noticeable for more than a year.
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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It seems to me that you might have an allergy to certain foods like peanuts and lemonade. You also might have had these allergies since sometime, but might have noticed it now. If possible, do try to undergo what is called the allergy test, wherein they will diagnose the allergen (food or chemical) to which you are allergic to. That can give you a general idea as to what foods/ items need to be avoided.

For an acute episode of allergy, you can take an antihistamine, like Cetrizine 5 mg, which should stop the swelling in your lips.

Hope this helps.

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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On Lips

Hi there! seems to me that Thank you for your question in HCM. is a It seems to me that you might have an allergy to certain foods like peanuts and lemonade. You also might have had these allergies since sometime, but might have noticed it now. If possible, do try to undergo what is called the allergy test, wherein they will diagnose the allergen (food or chemical) to which you are allergic to. That can give you a general idea as to what foods/ items need to be avoided. For an acute episode of allergy, you can take an antihistamine, like Cetrizine 5 mg, which should stop the swelling in your lips. Hope this helps. Cheers!