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What Causes Lump Inside Mouth After Getting Stitching On Lip?

Hi, I had a fall about three weeks ago, face forward on asphalt. I had 11 stitches inside my mouth, bottom lip and 2 on the outside of my lip. I have a hard bump on my lip, still sore; small lump inside my mouth. How long should it take for the lump to disappear before I worry. Is it still the stitches? Someone said it could be knots from stitches. Thank you.
Tue, 21 Apr 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.

Understanding your concern.

It is a common problem in case of lip injury .The bump as you describe in your query is most probably the scar due to healing process .

It could also be possible that the bump is due to over production of collagen fiber again due to healing process .

In both the above cases the bump will go away by its own in 2 to 3 week .If it persist for a longer period and bothers you then you should consult a plastic surgeon .

i would like to suggest you not to touch the bump with tongue or bite it with teeth this will make condition complicated .


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Lump Inside Mouth After Getting Stitching On Lip?

Hi Dear, Welcome to Health Care Magic Team. Understanding your concern. It is a common problem in case of lip injury .The bump as you describe in your query is most probably the scar due to healing process . It could also be possible that the bump is due to over production of collagen fiber again due to healing process . In both the above cases the bump will go away by its own in 2 to 3 week .If it persist for a longer period and bothers you then you should consult a plastic surgeon . i would like to suggest you not to touch the bump with tongue or bite it with teeth this will make condition complicated . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari