Question 1

recurring  numbness of the lips, why?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: As long as it is both upper and lower lips and the entire lips, not just one side or the other, this is usually due anxiety producing subconscious hyperventilation decreasing your blood carbon dioxide and decreasing your oxygen.  Also some foods and drink.

Question 2

can occasional numbness in the lips be a symptom of something?

Accepted Answer

Numb lips: Usual cause is reduced blood flow to the lips, such as exposure to cold (drinking cold beverage), aura of a migraine attack, panic attacks, low blood sugar, or allergic reaction to food such as shell fish. If persists or reoccurs, consult your doctor.

Question 3

can a toothache cause numbness in your lips?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: A common cause of a toothache is a dental abscess.  If the infected tooth is a lower premolar or molar, the infection can put pressure on the major nerve in that area, which also provides sensation to the lower lip.  In any case, you should seek the opinion of an endodontist or dentist to help guide your treatment.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of swelling or numbness of lips?

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Swelling & numbness: Not sure what you're asking. The symptom of swelling is swelling and the sypmtom of numbess is the sensation of numbness in/around your lips.

Question 5

pretty persistent tingling and slight numbness mainly on left side of lips for over 2 weeks now. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Nothing else: At the least you're describing PARESTHESIAS of the lips but it certainly is a bit odd that it should be occurring just over the left 1/2 of your lips continuously.  No facial droop on that side, drooling from the left corner of the mouth, difficulty closing the left eye? If yes, then, you may have a mild Bell's palsy. If not then, maybe getting some blood work would be indicated to check things.

Question 6

causes of numbness and sweling of the lower lip?

Accepted Answer

Infection or trauma: Numbness and swelling can be a sign of infection.  If you did not experience and trauma to your lip and you cannot explain it go to the dentist.  See if there is a tooth that is infected.

Question 7

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 8

i have numbness on my nose cheeks and lips.  ?

Accepted Answer

Numbness: May be associated with a nerve stimulation and should go away by itself

Question 9

what does numbness and tingling in the lips mean?

Accepted Answer

Could mean-or ???: a lot of things....sometimes occurs just before, during, or after migraine headaches.  It could be the result of putting something directly on the lips that interacts and causes irritation.  It could be signaling the deficiency of certain vitamin supplements such as B12, folate, (folic acid) or B6 (pyridoxine).  You should get a metabolic evaluation.

Question 10

what if i have numbness on my lips for over a year?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP: This is definitely not normal. The best place to start would be with your primary care doctor. They can assess you and refer you to a specialist if necessary.

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What are the symptoms of swelling or numbness of lips?

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Pretty persistent tingling and slight numbness mainly on left side of lips for over 2 weeks now. what could this be?

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Causes of numbness and sweling of the lower lip?

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What are causes of lip numbness/swelling?

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I have numbness on my nose cheeks and lips. ?

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What if i have numbness on my lips for over a year?

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