Question 1

why do my lips turn bright red after eating anything?

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Try these links...: Check Dr. Dohan's HealthTap feed in answer. Also, here a few other links that may help: www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=580340 and http://index.healthboards.com/allergy/lips-get-red-after-eating/1/

Question 2

why do my lips turn brighter red after eating anything?

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Eating ANYTHING?: If it happens with only certain foods it's probably an allergy; but if it really happens after eating anything, it's not. Msg is often blamed for reactions like this, but i know of no proof, and everything you eat does not contain msg. If it truly happens every single time you eat, you'll need to let a dermatologist work this out for you.

Question 3

after eating anything i go pale, red lips, redness in cheeks, extremely sleepy. this can last from 30mins - a few hours.

not allergy related after i allergy test came back negative for everything.

Accepted Answer

Get checked: The first thing that came to mind is mastocytosis or mast cell activation syndrome.  This can usually be diagnosed by a blood test.   If the test is negative, other options need to be considered.

Question 4

why do the edges of my lips turn red after eating food?

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Food sensitivities?: Sometimes food sensitivities will cause lips to redden after eating.  Pay close attention to any symptoms (including lip changes) according to foods you're eating, and see any patterns that show themselves.  Awareness is the first thing required to discern what's causing your problem.

Question 5

my lips get red and swollen after eating, especially foods hot in temperature. this happens whenever i eat. why does this happen..?

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Increased blood flow: The stimulation of the hot food and moving the lips while eating causes increased blood flow and some dilation of the blood vessels in the lips, causing the increased redness and swelling. As long as the redness and swelling resolves soon afterward, this is not a serious situation.

Question 6

rash that appears between lips and chin after eating sometimes, is red, macular, and starts to itch and flake ?

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Allergy: This sounds like an allergic reaction. Keep a journal of what you have just eaten and when you get the rash. Likely a connection between the food intake and rash.

Question 7

i had a blood vessel tumour on my upper lip treated when i was little but then i have been experiencing swollen red lips after eating ever since. why?

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lip balm allergy?: Removal of a small blood vessel tumor many years ago should not be the cause, but consider certain food allergies, or even allergy to lip balms which is quite common.

Question 8

i have a 2cm red/white mouth sore under the top lip and can be painful more  after eating, do i need a dentist or doctor. had it for 2 months  please

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Oral surgeon: If you see your dentist, he/she will refer you to an oral surgeon. If you see your MD, he/she will refer you to an ENT doc.
I would recommend seeing an oral surgeon first. Oral surgeons see far more of these things than any other doc. Expect a biopsy to diagnose lesion.

Question 9

for 5 days, mouth has irritation dark red dots. mouth itchy for 15 min after eating (anything) discomfort persists afterwards;never had food allergies?

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Need doctors exam: There is no way to be certain what is occurring to cause your symptoms.  A virus or a reaction to food or medicine or another irritant or allergen could be to blame. You should have a history and exam by a physician. Ent is a reasonable choice.  Try to take a duary of what helps and what makes it worse.

Question 10

my 14month old son developed red spots around his mouth after eating some fish. it disappeared after a day. should i test for allergy?

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Mgt: Allergic reactions involve a wide variety of presentations. Sometimes contact rashes can cause a local reaction. Did he vomit, have a rash or any breathing difficulty? I would suggest seeing your PCP or having a virtual consultation online. Testing can be ordered by either physician.

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Why do my lips turn brighter red after eating anything

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Why do my lips turn bright red after eating anything?

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Why do my lips turn brighter red after eating anything?

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After eating anything i go pale, red lips, redness in cheeks, extremely sleepy. this can last from 30mins - a few hours. not allergy related after i allergy test came back negative for everything.

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Why do the edges of my lips turn red after eating food?

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My lips get red and swollen after eating, especially foods hot in temperature. this happens whenever i eat. why does this happen..?

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Rash that appears between lips and chin after eating sometimes, is red, macular, and starts to itch and flake ?

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I had a blood vessel tumour on my upper lip treated when i was little but then i have been experiencing swollen red lips after eating ever since. why?

A member asked:

I have a 2cm red/white mouth sore under the top lip and can be painful more after eating, do i need a dentist or doctor. had it for 2 months please

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For 5 days, mouth has irritation dark red dots. mouth itchy for 15 min after eating (anything) discomfort persists afterwards;never had food allergies?

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My 14month old son developed red spots around his mouth after eating some fish. it disappeared after a day. should i test for allergy?

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