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My 4 month old baby has been sucking on his hands a lot. this just started yesterday. i noticed this evening that he has what appears to be a blood blister on his lower lip. is this from the hand sucking? should i be concerned?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: The blister could be from a minor trauma to his lips from hand sucking, just observe, if feeding, sleeping and acting well, no need to worry, enjoy your baby

Answered 8/31/2015

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A member asked:

My 4 month old baby has been sucking on his hands a lot. this just started yesterday. i noticed this evening that he has what appears to be a blood blister on his lower lip. is this from the hand sucking? should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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