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What Causes Swollen And Red/purple Lower Lip?
For the last two weeks or so, I ve had a chapped and peeling section about 1/2 long on my lower lip. Now the patch is no longer chapped, but is slightly swollen and red/purple. There is no itching or pain, and it doesn t look like any photos of cold sores or fever blisters I ve seen. What is it and how should I treat it? Thanks!
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
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The swollen and red/purple lower lip can be a mucocele or hematoma secondary to lip biting or trauma to the lip. Nothing to be panic, usually both the conditions are self limiting. Consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. If it is not subsiding in a week time, then consult a oral physician and get it ruled out.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The swollen and red/purple lower lip can be a mucocele or hematoma secondary to lip biting or trauma to the lip. Nothing to be panic, usually both the conditions are self limiting. Consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. If it is not subsiding in a week time, then consult a oral physician and get it ruled out.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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