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Small bump appeared on my top lip, the same night went to sleep woke up in the middle of the night and noticed my entire top lip is huge and swollen??

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Dr. James Wells answered

See your PCP: Could be an allergic reaction for which Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or another antihistamine may be helpful or could be herpes infection or other viral or bacterial infection, so recommend seeing your primary care provider.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 7/1/2017

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A member asked:

Small bump appeared on my top lip, the same night went to sleep woke up in the middle of the night and noticed my entire top lip is huge and swollen??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Wells answered

Dr Beck agreed

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