Question 1

overnight lip swelling! ideas of cause? possibly due to improper kidney function in that they retain too much water?

Accepted Answer

Need more history: Many things can cause lip swelling.  First thing i would think of is an allergic reaction.  It may be some lip balm or anything else you put on your lips or anything you eat that can cause an allergic reaction.  Some medications can cause this problem as well, such as ace-inhibitors.  Some autoimmune diseases can cause lip swelling.  Kidney problems will likely cause swelling in more places.

Question 2

should i stay up overnight to keep an eye on my 3yr old after allergic reaction? she had lip swelling and was prescribed antihistamines.

Accepted Answer

You should not : Have to. Continue giving the antihistamines as prescribed unless with respiratory symptoms, shortness of breath , then you need to be concerned.Take him to the emergency asap. Follow up with your pediatrician to see if there is need to refer your three year old to the specialist.

Question 3

what to do for swelling of lips?

Accepted Answer

Depends upon: the reason for the swelling! However a cool compress might help!

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Question 4

what can cause sudden swelling in the lips?

Accepted Answer

Allergic Reaction: An allergic reaction to a medication or food could cause swelling in the lips. An insect bite could also cause this.

Question 5

what are the common causes for lips swelling?

Accepted Answer

Trauma/allergies: Trauma to the lips
blistering due to viral infection (or bacterial)
food allergies or to new cosmetic (lipstick)
these would be most common, after that one must look into the problem much more closely.

Question 6

lips constantly swelling up. what can i take for this?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine: Try taking an antihistamine such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) (it may make you tired) and see if it resolves. If it does than you need to go to an allergist to find out what you are allergic to.

Question 7

swelling lip line.... what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Infection, trauma, allergic reaction....See your doctor to diagnose it.

Question 8

my bottom lip is swelling, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Several causes: Angioedema a vascular swelling, trauma, lip biting, infection and allergy

Question 9

what are causes of lip numbness/swelling?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: Allergies are probably most common , herpes infections, and last angioedema which often occurs with a trauma,

Question 10

after sex, swelling on inner lips, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Possible reasons for swelling of the vagina / labia include allergic reaction/irritation due to latex condoms, lubricants, vaginal contraceptives, spermicides, semen; contact dermatitis, infection ; aggressive sex.

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Overnight lip swelling! ideas of cause? possibly due to improper kidney function in that they retain too much water?

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Should i stay up overnight to keep an eye on my 3yr old after allergic reaction? she had lip swelling and was prescribed antihistamines.

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What to do for swelling of lips?

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What can cause sudden swelling in the lips?

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What are the common causes for lips swelling?

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Lips constantly swelling up. what can i take for this?

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Swelling lip line.... what could this be?

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My bottom lip is swelling, what could this be?

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After sex, swelling on inner lips, what's wrong?

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