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I woke up today morning and surprised that my lower lip swelled from the left and its painful when i touch it ... what is the possible causes ?

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Dr. Alan Mindlin answered

INFECTION: You could be having delayed reaction to spices in food, bug bite, bitten lip in sleep, abcessed area, or even a cold sore. See your dentist or primary care doc.

Answered 11/24/2013

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A member asked:

I woke up today morning and surprised that my lower lip swelled from the left and its painful when i touch it ... what is the possible causes ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Mindlin answered

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