Question 1

what causes swollen lips after making out?

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Blood flow: Kissing will increase the blood flow and this can cause some swelling.  Sucking and biting will cause some swelling and this will go away.  The one cause for concern is allergies.  It you have allergies to, the foods that your partner ate recently you can be exposed and can  have a allergic reaction.

Question 2

girlfriend has swollen lips after kissing and making out. anything wrong?

Accepted Answer

Trauma/allergies: Could be trauma from sharp teeth or bites , or could be allergies to a cologne or any personal hygiene items.

Question 3

why might my upper left lip be swollen after making out?

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Most likely pressure: Without any other information or physical exam, the most likely cause for unilateral swelling of your upper lip is that there is more pressure on this portion of your lip when making out.  This may be due to a number of factors (head tilt etc) or if your upper left incisors are slightly more forward. When people kiss the pressure on the lips is usually not evenly distributed also.

Question 4

how to shrink down very swollen lips?

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Histamine blockers: Try histamine 1 blockers (such as benadryl, (diphenhydramine) allegra, zyrtec, claritin) with histamine 2 blockers (such as zantac, pepcid, tagamat).  Also try some ice packs for less than 5 minutes at a time.

Question 5

any effective remedies for swollen lips?

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Depends : It would depend on the cause.  If it is from trauma, it will take time and ice may help.  If it is from an unknown cause i would see a physician... Possibly a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

Question 6

what causes swollen lips in the morning?

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Allergy?: That could be as a result to allergic reaction to certain type of meds. Or foods.
See a doctor to determine the cause of the swollen lips.

Question 7

i have swollen lips from past 7 years please tell what i do?

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Lip swelling years : If it is intermittent and variable, it could be allergies to environment, foods, medications, cosmetics. It could be hereditary angioedema. Once diagnosed, treatment with antihistamine and avoidance of allergens improves swelling. If continuous, Crohn disease, tuberculosis,  Sarcoidosis or idiopathic granulomatosis, acromegaly or hypothyroidism can be a cause.  Doctor will treat underlying disease

Question 8

how come i always wake up in the morning with swollen lips ?

Accepted Answer

Mouth breather?: Maybe you have a dry mouth. Do you take certain meds before you go to sleep? Since your problem always occurs, it must be something that has a common thread every day. Could also be an allergic reaction.

Question 9

i've woken up with swollen lips every morning for the past 2 weeks. help please?

Accepted Answer

See your physician: See your physician for an evaluation. Without a medical history and a one on one clinical exam, it would be impossible to diagnose and treat you.

Question 10

i woke up with really painful swollen  lips i feel like my lips are producing some kind of moist substance. what should i do?????????????????????

Accepted Answer

Consult a doctor: You may have a rare disorder called hereditary angioedema or some other medical condition . the best way to find out is see a doctor. Sooner rather than later if the swelling is also in mouth and or trouble breathing.

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What causes swollen lips after making out?

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Girlfriend has swollen lips after kissing and making out. anything wrong?

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Why might my upper left lip be swollen after making out?

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How to shrink down very swollen lips?

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Any effective remedies for swollen lips?

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What causes swollen lips in the morning?

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I have swollen lips from past 7 years please tell what i do?

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How come i always wake up in the morning with swollen lips ?

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I've woken up with swollen lips every morning for the past 2 weeks. help please?

A member asked:

I woke up with really painful swollen lips i feel like my lips are producing some kind of moist substance. what should i do?????????????????????

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