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I have a very painful lump inside my lower lip which i think must be an abscess. is there any way i can treat it at home?

Q: i have a very painful lump inside my lower lip which i think must be an abscess. is there any way i can treat it at home?

: The cause of your lesion, if tooth related, needs to be treated by a dentist. How long has the lesion been there? History of smoking? Any lesion that does not resolve on its own within two weeks needs to be investigated. I suggest you see a hospital based oral pathologist.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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The cause of your lesion, if tooth related, needs to be treated by a dentist. How long has the lesion been there? History of smoking? Any lesion that does not resolve on its own within two weeks needs to be investigated. I suggest you see a hospital based oral pathologist.

Answered 11/15/2022

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I have a very painful lump inside my lower lip which i think must be an abscess. is there any way i can treat it at home?

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