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Got punched and cut my bottom lip i got stitches its been for day right bottom feels really hard ?
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Inflammation: Inflammation secondary to the trauma, should go away. Give it time unless there is pus and extreme swelling like an infection then you need attention see a doctor.
Answered 10/31/2014
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