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My eyes, nose, and lips swelled up after being intimate. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Two days ago, I was with a guy I had been dating for a few months. After a while of making out, I felt that my lips were swollen, and then I remembered that my lips and eyes slightly swelled up a month before that after being intimate with him. So I looked in the mirror, and my lips, n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. I suggest you maintain strict hygiene. Make sure your partner does not have any medical problems or allergies. Get physically examined and investigated to rule out any medical condition and treat accordingly. Investig... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I had recently had my mustache transplant and I was given local anesthesia on my lips to make it numb. After anesthesia, my lips were swollen really big but I was informed about this and this went away in four to five days. Yesterday I went to wash the area and now when I look in the mi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Recovery will take a few more days to heal. If the area is swollen, apply one percent Hydrocortisone (Cetyl alcohol and Methylparaben) cream at night for a few days (10 days). In case of pain take- 1. Tablet Emanzen D (Diclofenac sodium and Serratiopeptidase) twice dai... Read Full »
Why does my baby have fever, skin rash and lip swelling?
Query: Hi doctor, My 2-year-old baby is suffering from fever, skin rashes, cough and vomiting after meal. What is the problem? What shall I do now? Her lips have got swollen. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. 1. Fever with rash, vomiting and swelling of lips can occur in dengue fever and measles. 2. I think that you should do complete blood count, CRP levels (C-reactive protein) and NS1 Antigen test (dengue). 3. The child should be immedi... Read Full »
I have itching and swelling on my hand, chin, and lip. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 62-year-old male suffering from hypertension. I have had sporadic itching and swelling on my hands and occasionally on the chin and lips. These episodes last for almost four months. Since then, there have been no episodes. I have taken a daily dose of Allegra to try to keep the swe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have advised many patients here through online consultation but I prefer live chat or video call for your problems. It is difficult to give you vague advice when you have so much investigation done without examining you.... Read Full »
Why are my lips and gums swollen and paining after applying Orajel?
Query: Hello doctor, The roof of my mouth and my gums around my upper front teeth are swollen for a few days no. I used Orajel, took some OTC pain medicines, rinsed with salt and water, and took a nap. When I woke up a couple of hours later, my lips were super swollen, and my gums are even more inflamed. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I was going through your history. It seemed to be gingivitis in the first part, but later it felt that you somehow initiated an allergic reaction. I would advise: Tablet Cetrizine 10 mg (Incidal) one tablet and continue twice a day for two days with or without food... Read Full »
My 7-year-old son has been having face and lip swelling after dental surgery under anesthesia. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My 7-year-old son had dental surgery two days ago. He had a tooth removed and two fillings under anesthesia. Today his face looks a little swollen, and he has a white cloudy mass on the back of his lip. Should I send him to the emergency room? He said he had no pain. Or what can I do for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query. If your son is having swelling on his face, then it can be due to an infection in the teeth that are filled, while at times after extraction also some amount of swelling can be apparent that gets resolved in three to four days. This white cloudy ... Read Full »
Should I continue icing my swollen lips?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a swollen lip for one week due to a fall. I have been icing it for every 15 minutes. I feel that the swelling is more now. Should I continue icing? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, please do not apply more ice. If possible, I recommend showing it to your doctor. I want to ensure that there is no foreign body, infection, or deep laceration. You may require further care, such as possible antibiotics, and it would be important to determine if ... Read Full »
My lips have become swollen, pigmented, and painful after suffering from cold. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a cold, after which my lips became chapped. The lips have become reddish, painful, and swollen. Please suggest treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I have a few questions. 1. Did you have a cold? 2. Did you take any antibiotics for a cold? 3. Did the lips swell after taking medicines? It seems that you are suffering from acute cheilitis. I suggest you f... Read Full »
How to resolve the infection present on my lips?
Query: Hi doctor, I have an infection on my lips. I honestly do not know what it is. Two weeks ago, I got tests for syphilis and chlamydia, which were negative. Since then, I have had a sore on my lip. But I notice that when I saw this sore with a flashlight, my lip there was yellow. There is no pain. I h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is not an infection. This is an ulcer formed probably due to irritation and excoriation due to repeated licking. Your whole lower lip is erythematous, which indicates your lip is g... Read Full »