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I woke up this morning to a swollen + completely numb upper lip. no other symptoms + it's been hours and the symptoms won't go away! what caused this?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Allergy: You could have an allergy to something you were in contact with. Apply some ice and take an antihistamine. That should take care of it

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I woke up this morning to a swollen + completely numb upper lip. no other symptoms + it's been hours and the symptoms won't go away! what caused this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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