HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have cocalized lip swelling and metallic taste in mouth.is this cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Lip swelling: Probably not, but this is not something that can be diagnosed without a thorough examination and a dental/medical history. You should see your dentist or an oral surgeon for an examination.

Dr Callaghan agreed

Answered 12/8/2013

4.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have left side abdominal swelling, fullness, loss of appetite, pelvic cramping, lighter periods than normal, headache/pressure in head for a year and a half. I have had many blood tests, CT scan, ultrasound and all came back normal. Ovarian cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Do i have an abcess? Ever since last nite ive had slight swelling behind top front tooth and a metallic taste in mouth. No toothache tho. Im only 20

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Had a tooth extraction (#15).Right after surgery,felt some salty taste on the left side.48hrs after surgery until now(69hr),have felt some metallic taste in mouth&nauseous.Have also felt some light soreness.No swelling.Infection or different problem?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

Metallic taste in throat and naseua feeling if my mouth or throat is really dry discomfort from throat to stomach but don't feel weak is it cancer 20yo?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What could cause these symptoms? Nausea Shortness of breath Intermittent swelling of feet and ankles Persistent odd taste in back of mouth.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Lip numbness, localized swelling, severe metallic taste, light tooth loosening, do I have cancer?
I had surgery 4 weeks ago for cancer on the floor of the mouth. How long does it normally take for the tongue swelling to go down-not seeing much yet?
I have swelling in my face on one side of jaw. Google suggested Salivary Gland Cancer but would my doctor noticed it upon examining my mouth? I have no numbness or anything. It came on suddenly. They think its abscessed tooth. Dental appt is made?
Can thyroid cancer couse swelling and pain in the neck on the left side,back of the head pain on the left side, dizziness and vomiting,menses irregul?
College student. Asymmetrical swelling of tonsils, and mostly one-sided head and neck lymphadenopathy. Tiredness and foggy brain. Tonsil cancer?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.