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What can cause sudden swelling in the lips?
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Allergic Reaction: An allergic reaction to a medication or food could cause swelling in the lips. An insect bite could also cause this.
Answered 9/1/2017
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Multiple causes: Allergies are probably most common , herpes infections, and last angioedema which often occurs with a trauma,
Answered 7/3/2014
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