Question 1

my lips get red and swollen after eating, especially foods hot in temperature. this happens whenever i eat. why does this happen..?

Accepted Answer

Increased blood flow: The stimulation of the hot food and moving the lips while eating causes increased blood flow and some dilation of the blood vessels in the lips, causing the increased redness and swelling. As long as the redness and swelling resolves soon afterward, this is not a serious situation.

Question 2

after eating chicken, my lip starts tingling and feels swollen, usually directly where the chicken touches and lasts for an hour afterwards. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: people,can develop allergies at any age. Quit eating chicken until,you see an allergy specialist and get tested. These reactions you describe can get become much worse with repeated exposure.

Question 3

i had a blood vessel tumour on my upper lip treated when i was little but then i have been experiencing swollen red lips after eating ever since. why?

Accepted Answer

lip balm allergy?: Removal of a small blood vessel tumor many years ago should not be the cause, but consider certain food allergies, or even allergy to lip balms which is quite common.

Question 4

after eating salty foods like chips or popcorn my lips,  tongue and throat swell up. sometimes hard to breath. what could i be allergic to? is it bad?

Accepted Answer

It May be Serious: You need to stop eating these foods and see an allergist for an evaluation. You may be very allergic to something, either the food itself or possibly a preservative. Any time you have swelling and difficulty breathing it could be very serious and if an allergy could lead to a potentially fatal reaction. You should have Benadryl (diphenhydramine) with you at all times and take it right away if you get swelling.

Question 5

why do the edges of my lips turn red after eating food?

Accepted Answer

Food sensitivities?: Sometimes food sensitivities will cause lips to redden after eating.  Pay close attention to any symptoms (including lip changes) according to foods you're eating, and see any patterns that show themselves.  Awareness is the first thing required to discern what's causing your problem.

Question 6

after eating, skin raw on inside of cheeks (could scrape off); cuts in lip creases. has happened before, different meal and food. what's this from?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. You may need blood tests to find out.

Question 7

my son's lips turn white on the inside after eating spicy food.

Accepted Answer

Mgt: I would suggest an inbox consultation. If he has had any labs or imaging these may be uploaded for review.

Does he experience any other symptoms such as rash or problems breathing?

Question 8

if someone makes food for me after touching cold sore on lip, could i get herpes after eating?

Accepted Answer

No risk, no worry: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) isn't so easily transmitted, and is never passed except by close in-person contact. Even kissing is low risk, unless vigorous or prolonged -- i.e. sexual kissing passes it, but a quick social kiss rarely does. For sure it is not transmitted by food, drinking glasses, eating utensils, etc. Don't worry about it.

Question 9

lip balm irritation. inner lip only frm lip balm (petroleum jelly, beeswax & shea butter based, all fragrance free). same feel after eating spicy food?

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: Try vaseline and keep it limited to the outside of your lip and use a minimal amount.   You might want to check with a dermatologist regarding possible allergies and other suggestions.

Question 10

immediately after eating lasagna the other night, i noticed a stinging around my lips. in no less than a couple of minutes, bumps began to form. i woke up with a terrible sore throat. before that, i hadn't known if any food allergies. my throat still feel

Accepted Answer

Now you do: This is a sign of food allergy, now it could be the lasagna or any other ingredient in the lasagna, .
What kind of sauce you have, were there any nuts in the food or not, did you eat anything else that time like salad, or appetizer,what kind of meat they used .
You have to eliminate the possibility of every ingredient you ate that day as possible cause for the allergy.
See your doctor. Please.

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My lips get red and swollen after eating, especially foods hot in temperature. this happens whenever i eat. why does this happen..?

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After eating chicken, my lip starts tingling and feels swollen, usually directly where the chicken touches and lasts for an hour afterwards. thoughts?

A member asked:

I had a blood vessel tumour on my upper lip treated when i was little but then i have been experiencing swollen red lips after eating ever since. why?

A member asked:

After eating salty foods like chips or popcorn my lips, tongue and throat swell up. sometimes hard to breath. what could i be allergic to? is it bad?

A member asked:

Why do the edges of my lips turn red after eating food?

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After eating, skin raw on inside of cheeks (could scrape off); cuts in lip creases. has happened before, different meal and food. what's this from?

A member asked:

My son's lips turn white on the inside after eating spicy food.

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If someone makes food for me after touching cold sore on lip, could i get herpes after eating?

A member asked:

Lip balm irritation. inner lip only frm lip balm (petroleum jelly, beeswax & shea butter based, all fragrance free). same feel after eating spicy food?

A member asked:

Immediately after eating lasagna the other night, i noticed a stinging around my lips. in no less than a couple of minutes, bumps began to form. i woke up with a terrible sore throat. before that, i hadn't known if any food allergies. my throat still feel

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