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I have a lip/cheek biting and then sucking its blood habit from last 6 years ever since i got a punch on my lips and it isnt going! help! which doc?
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See your dentist: for habit appliance to prevent future trauma. Also Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be a very helpful tool in treating your condition.
Answered 1/22/2016
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Nervous lip: it sounds like an anxiety reaction. Your doctor will ask you about your mood, sleep and appetite to decide on how to approach this habit. Sometimes hypnosis helps, sometimes medication. Referral to a behavioral scientist might be indicated. See your doctor and try the easy stuff first.
Answered 1/22/2016
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