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I have a huge bump on my lip cause of biting myself while eating and i don't know what to do because it is so big that you can see it?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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That's the: FRUSTRATING problem from biting your own lip.. it swells therefore is a "larger TARGET" for another Bite! TRY COOL COMPRESSES with BAKING SODA one hour before eating to reduce the swelling! Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 4/11/2018

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A member asked:

I have a huge bump on my lip cause of biting myself while eating and i don't know what to do because it is so big that you can see it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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