Question 1

i have an itchy rash on my arms hands and feet with swollen lips and  part of my gum is swollen. i have no appetite and feel weak, can you advise me?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Any untoward bleeding, pain, Ora's in your case, swelling, is a red flag being waved by your body that something is very wrong.  Airway swelling (lips, gums) requires immediate investigation.  Please see your GP immediately, or go to Urgent Care.  Your gum swelling may not be related, so a trip to your Dentist is also in order.

Question 2

how long does it take for a swollen tissue to clear? my child went to a doc after a fall, swollen upper lip and reddish gum. took antibiotic purmycin-125 and goldgesic syrup for pain relief.

Accepted Answer

Depends: The recovery time depends on the severity of the injury. However the facial area heals rather rapidly and I would expect the swelling to subside in less than a week in most cases unless it is infected.

Question 3

my 2 year old has blisters on his tongue and lips and swollen gums. it's been a week and he's still not eating much. any advice?

Accepted Answer

Suspected  Coxsackie: This virus is associated with the blisters you have described which are very painful.  Eating solid foods is uncomfortable, so I would make sure he is drinking plenty of fluids.  The blisters resolve in 3-10 days depending on severity.  Other symptoms include high fever up to 5 days, non-painful blisters on palms/soles, and diarrhea.  Ibuprofen can help relieve the pain and fever.

Question 4

i have black mark on my gum and swollen lip  what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Bruise?: If new, then should resorb.
Ice for now and watch.
If not quickly gone see oral specialist.

Question 5

i am having swollen lip and found a cyst in the gum below front teeth. i checked with the dentist and he said swollen lips is not because of the theet?

Accepted Answer

Swollen lip: your dentist  or oral surgeon should be able to tell you why your lip is swollen.  Follow up with them.

Question 6

male child. 8 years old. swollen gums, swollen lips, swollen right cheek, boils on tongue. headache. nose bleed last night.

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Could be viral stomatitis, allergic reaction, bacterial infection such as necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, etc. you will have to be seen by a Dentist for differential diagnosis, treatment plan, and appropriate therapy. Sorry, taking a pill or swishing with a mouthwash won't cure you. Please seek professional care.

Question 7

my lips have been swollen for the last 24 hours.  i also have been experiencing itchy palms. i haven't had or done anything out of the normal stuff the last couple of days. the itchy palms started on tuesday and the swollen lips started last night after s

Accepted Answer

See a physician /ER : You may be undergoing a moderate to severe allergic reaction to something.  If you have shortness of breath (breathing difficulty). You must immediately go to the hospital for evaluation and treatment.  Otherwise contact your physician and see if you need to be on any medication.

Question 8

swollen lips should go to er?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Whether or not you should go to the er or wait and see your dentist or family md may depend on the cause of the swelling and the degree of swelling. If the swelling is related to trauma with an open wound, go to the er.  Swelling of the lips may also be caused by allergic responses to foods ingested or things that come in contact with the lips.  Your dentist or family physician can advise you.

Question 9

what could cause swollen lips if not allergies?

Accepted Answer

A few things: The biggest danger is a phenomenon called angiodema.Angioedema is a rapid swelling of the lips caused by a reaction to medication and can a true emergency. The most common medications causing this are ace inhibitors- a class of blood pressure medicines whose generic name always ends in "-opril." if your lips are swelling and on one of these meds call or see your doctor immediately, even if old med.

Question 10

are swollen lips always due to an allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

No, not always.: There are many different types of allergic reactions. Most of us think of immediate reactions to substances like foods. However, that is only one type of reaction. Some people get swollen lips from contact allergies to cosmetics, lip balms, etc. Still others develop swollen lips as part of a condition called angioedema. This condition may be caused by thyroid or autoimmune diseases or even a virus.

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I have an itchy rash on my arms hands and feet with swollen lips and part of my gum is swollen. i have no appetite and feel weak, can you advise me?

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How long does it take for a swollen tissue to clear? my child went to a doc after a fall, swollen upper lip and reddish gum. took antibiotic purmycin-125 and goldgesic syrup for pain relief.

A member asked:

My 2 year old has blisters on his tongue and lips and swollen gums. it's been a week and he's still not eating much. any advice?

A member asked:

I have black mark on my gum and swollen lip what could cause this?

A member asked:

I am having swollen lip and found a cyst in the gum below front teeth. i checked with the dentist and he said swollen lips is not because of the theet?

A member asked:

Male child. 8 years old. swollen gums, swollen lips, swollen right cheek, boils on tongue. headache. nose bleed last night.

A member asked:

My lips have been swollen for the last 24 hours. i also have been experiencing itchy palms. i haven't had or done anything out of the normal stuff the last couple of days. the itchy palms started on tuesday and the swollen lips started last night after s

A member asked:

Swollen lips should go to er?

A member asked:

What could cause swollen lips if not allergies?

A member asked:

Are swollen lips always due to an allergic reaction?

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