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What Causes Swelling And Bleeding From A Scar In The Lower Lip?
I am living in a retirement residence . Am a former RN. One lady has a grossly swollen lower lip with a scar patch which bleeds. Some of the residents refuse to sit with her in dining room. She has been treating it on her own and refuses care . Could it possibly be caused by a virus? The condition has worsened over 12 months thank you.
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
Hello dear Greetings
Thanks for showing concern regarding the lady swollen lower lip with bleeding scar
I am suggesting the following differential diagnosis
Drug reaction
Trauma
Retroviral disease
Gingivostomatitis
In view of this please let her do the following test
Wound swab test
HIV Serology
Oral swab test
Urine toxicology
Meanwhile let her see a physician for further clinical assessment Councelling and adequate drug prescription
I hope this helps
Thanks for showing concern regarding the lady swollen lower lip with bleeding scar
I am suggesting the following differential diagnosis
Drug reaction
Trauma
Retroviral disease
Gingivostomatitis
In view of this please let her do the following test
Wound swab test
HIV Serology
Oral swab test
Urine toxicology
Meanwhile let her see a physician for further clinical assessment Councelling and adequate drug prescription
I hope this helps
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