Question 1

i been having a swollen lip line, dead skin around my lips, burning and itching on my lips for a while now and sometimes it stops. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Need for examination: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you and your symptoms warrant evaluation by a physician. In the meantime, try taking over the counter multivitamins in case you have vitamin deficiency.

Question 2

does a bottom swollen lip with tingling and burning sensation and a bump in the inside of bottom lip mean herpes?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Without examining this cannot be sure, but it fits into the range of symptoms to be expected.

Question 3

i took generic of bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds...have taken many times before...but this time i have somewhat swollen lips with tingling & burning sensation.  should i?

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Please stop: the medicine for now, review what happened with your doctor, yes it can happen: you can develop an allergic reaction to a medicine even after several times using it, rare though, but can happen, also it can be a reaction to an inactive ingredient in the generic form, check with your doctor for an alternate medication, if you have to take bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and no alternative, then see an allergist, good luck

Question 4

are swollen lips always due to an allergic reaction?

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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.

Question 5

how do you treat swollen lips due to an allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

Medication: Antihistamines can be very helpful. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) works well but can cause sleepiness. Other antihistamines like zyrtec, Allegra and Claritin also work well. In severe cases a doctor can prescribe oral steroids or an injection.

Question 6

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 7

swollen lips suddenly when wake up in the morning, how to treat if the swollen due to bite insectt?

Accepted Answer

Family practice : Take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for swelling and itching. Avoid insect bites. Wash the bedding. Don't sleep with animals.

Question 8

how to cure bruised, swollen lips due to a dumb accident?

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Cold compress: Cold compress will help.Make sure there is no open wound.If there is any go see your doctor.

Question 9

swollen lips should go to er?

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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 10

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.

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I been having a swollen lip line, dead skin around my lips, burning and itching on my lips for a while now and sometimes it stops. what could this be?

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Does a bottom swollen lip with tingling and burning sensation and a bump in the inside of bottom lip mean herpes?

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I took generic of bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds...have taken many times before...but this time i have somewhat swollen lips with tingling & burning sensation. should i?

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Are swollen lips always due to an allergic reaction?

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How do you treat swollen lips due to an allergic reaction?

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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 suddenly when wake up in the morning, how to treat if the swollen due to bite insectt?

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How to cure bruised, swollen lips due to a dumb accident?

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Swollen lips should go to er?

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What could cause swollen lips if not allergies?

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