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What Could Cause Swollen Lines & Lumps Inside Cheeks & Lips?

I have these swollen lines on the inside of my cheeks, like seams running througn the center, and some swollen lumps on the inside of my lip. I have had similar symptoms before, as my uvula was so swollen that it wouldn't retract and I felt like I was swallowing it. Any ideas?
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, the lines on the cheeks could be frictional keratosis that occur commonly at the line of occlusal plane due to chronic cheek biting.or leukoplakia it occurs secondary to smoking. frictional keratosis doesnt require any treatment. if you are smoker stop the habit and take antioxidants for leukoplakia.. the swollen lumps over the lip could be the irritational fibroma or mucocoele both occurs secondary to lip biting. these two can be surgically excised. consult your oral physician to rule out all these things. i hope my answer will help you. take care.
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What Could Cause Swollen Lines & Lumps Inside Cheeks & Lips?

thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, the lines on the cheeks could be frictional keratosis that occur commonly at the line of occlusal plane due to chronic cheek biting.or leukoplakia it occurs secondary to smoking. frictional keratosis doesnt require any treatment. if you are smoker stop the habit and take antioxidants for leukoplakia.. the swollen lumps over the lip could be the irritational fibroma or mucocoele both occurs secondary to lip biting. these two can be surgically excised. consult your oral physician to rule out all these things. i hope my answer will help you. take care.