Question 1

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 2

slighty swollen lip, and no known allergies. plus i didn't have any food or drink i don't usually have. what could be the cause? should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you have no problem breathing (throat swelling), you may try antihistamine up to 4 times daily to see if this helps. If the problem keeps on coming back, consider consulting an allergist.  There are many potential causes and a drug reaction (especially NSAIDs) is one to be considered. If you have any problem breathing or swallowing, rush to the ER.

Question 3

father (67 y/o) has had swollen lip and cheek 4  times over last six months, resolves on its own in 24 hours. no known allergies,  has happened at different times and places so cannot determine a common cause.

Accepted Answer

Dental Issue: Has your father been examined by a dentist to rule out any dental problems? If not, it would be wise to make an appointment. It may be an abscess that keeps draining.

Question 4

is it normal to get slightly swollen lips from seasonal allergies or hayfever?

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Unusual: Swollen lips or angioedema is rarely caused by seasonal allergy but can occur. There are many other causes and a thorough evaluation is needed.

Question 5

isn't it unusual to to get very slightly swollen lips from seasonal allergies?

Accepted Answer

Somewhat: Many allergens can make the lips swell, it is often difficult to determine what it is.  It is called angioedema.  Front line treatment is usually antihistamines, benedryl for immediate help or zyrtec (cetirizine) for preventative measures.  Ice packs can reduce it.  You can be treated with Prednisone or ace inhibitors as well (blood pressure meds). Most dentists would be able to help or allergy md better.

Question 6

will swollen lip allergy go away on own?

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Yes: It takes from hours to days.

Question 7

sore, red, blistered, slightly swollen lips with no previous allergies. what could it be?

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Blistered lips: How long have you had this condition. One possibility is a herpetic viral infection (cold virus).  This usually is self-limiting and runs it's course in 7-10 days.  
If you have had this for longer than 10 days, you should check with your physician to make sure this is not part of a systemic infection or disease.

Question 8

are my swollen lips due to a fish allergy? for the second time in two weeks i've woken up with swollen lips.  at first i thought it was because my lips were really chapped, or seasonal allergies.  but when it happened for the second time this morning i go

Accepted Answer

The : The swollen lips are not likely due to salmon you ate the night before. It is called angioedema. There are many causes of angioedema.

Food allergy reactions usually occur within 2 hours of eating.

With your history of two episodes of anaphylaxis, you may want to see an allergist in your area to evaluate of the nature of the angioedema.

Question 9

how to get rid of swollen lip from allergy to some lip balm?

Accepted Answer

Stop lip balm: First, stop using that particular lip balm.Then go to your doctor, who probably give you some antihistaminic.

Question 10

very swollen lip due to gentle biting wile studying. sleep deprived, stressed and my lip is huge..should i be worried? no allergy it's just due2trauma

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Sounds like it: but you should also ask your dentist to check for mal-occulsion causing you to bite your lip.  If stress is the major issue, then methods to reduce stress would be the solution.   Repetitive trauma to any tissue can lead to scarring and even cancerous changes over time.

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Slighty swollen lip, and no known allergies. plus i didn't have any food or drink i don't usually have. what could be the cause? should i worry?

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Father (67 y/o) has had swollen lip and cheek 4 times over last six months, resolves on its own in 24 hours. no known allergies, has happened at different times and places so cannot determine a common cause.

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Is it normal to get slightly swollen lips from seasonal allergies or hayfever?

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Isn't it unusual to to get very slightly swollen lips from seasonal allergies?

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Will swollen lip allergy go away on own?

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Sore, red, blistered, slightly swollen lips with no previous allergies. what could it be?

A member asked:

Are my swollen lips due to a fish allergy? for the second time in two weeks i've woken up with swollen lips. at first i thought it was because my lips were really chapped, or seasonal allergies. but when it happened for the second time this morning i go

A member asked:

How to get rid of swollen lip from allergy to some lip balm?

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Very swollen lip due to gentle biting wile studying. sleep deprived, stressed and my lip is huge..should i be worried? no allergy it's just due2trauma

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