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What is the fastest way to get rid of cuts on my lip and canker sores in my mouth? it's hard to talk and eat because my bottom lip is swollen. help.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Infection: With the appropriate medications that would be prescribed by your physician.

Answered 4/28/2019

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Swelling: Any pain, bleeding, or (as in your case) swelling deserves immediate evaluation. Before the appropriate treatment (medication/observation/laser/palliative/etc) can be applied, the cause of the problem (bacterial/viral/fungal/traumatic/allergic/systemic/etc) has to be determined.

Answered 5/3/2019

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