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Why are my lips swollen and what can be done for it?
Query: Hello doctor, My age is 17 years. A part of my upper lip is swollen. There is no pain in it. What might be the cause for it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The swelling of upper lip might be due to allergy, insect bite, or a small trauma. You can take anti-allergy medications to reduce the swelling. I suggest taking tablet Allegra (Fexofenadine) 120 mg has to be taken, one tablet in the morning and a half at night. The t... Read Full »
I have redness and swelling underneath my bottom lip after oral sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 22-year-old female. I generally have good health, but I was diagnosed with herpes simplex when I was 17. I never had any cold sores on my face, but recently I have seen not a rash but redness and swelling underneath my bottom lip. I do not have a primary doctor, and I cannot get ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from a swollen and reddish lower lip. You had a history of herpes simplex infection when you were 17 years old. According to the pictures (attachment removed to... Read Full »
My son accidentally injured his lip, causing swollen and red gum. What should be done?
Query: Hi doctor, My toddler accidentally injured his lower lip resulting in an injury on the inner lip, resulting in a mouth sore. In addition, the tooth near the injured area now has swollen, red gum. It also easily bleeds when brushed. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The tooth may have been traumatized and loose due to the fall. It is important not to touch the tooth to allow it to heal on its own. Consult a dentist if he cries in pain. Give only soft food for two days. It may be painful at the injured site. So I suggest giving P... Read Full »
I got my wisdom tooth removed five days ago, but I still have throbbing pain and soreness. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I got my wisdom teeth out five days ago, and I still have throbbing pain and soreness on one side of my mouth. I can barely keep it under control by alternating my Ibuprofen 800 mg and Hydrocodone 325 mg. I am almost out of Hydrocodone, and the throbbing is still there on just the rig... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If you feel it is not a dry socket, then do not touch the area with your tongue or anything. I suggest you follow the following steps: 1. Take antibiotics for three days, along with a warm salt water gargle (very good for healing the w... Read Full »
My toddler got his lip swollen after a fall. What can be done?
Query: Hello doctor, My 15-month-old son fell from a queen size bed and landed on his face. His lips swollen up. He cried and seemed hard to calm down. He is now sleeping. This all occurred about one hour ago. He is responding to touch. He seems very sleepy. But I do not know if it is because of falling or... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation. It is good that at present he is stable. Let me give you some information about it. He may be tired so he slept. It is possible that lip swelling can cause pain so need to give pain killer like Paracetamol. Sometimes in small baby like h... Read Full »
How to treat my creviced lips present with swelling?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19-year-old male. A few days back, my lips got creviced and I had a little bleeding in the morning. When I waked up, my lips were swollen and I had some small boils present in and around my lips. It remained painful and annoying. I used vaseline, petroleum jelly, and honey. But it... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, it is a good sign that this is not happening for the first time. This is not something new and acute to you. I have gone through the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You can have this issue due to many reasons. It does not look like ... Read Full »
I am having extremely swollen lips after sex. Could it be a yeast infection?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having extremely swollen labia of the lips almost five times their size after having rough sex, and I am not having sex for weeks. I have had a yeast infection that I treated three times in the past two years. The lips have been swollen for over nine hours. I am not sure if this is a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cause of swollen labia may be either an allergic reaction to something. Sometimes, insect bites or reactions to any ointment applied can cause swelling in such a short duration. I suggest you take the following medication. 1. Tablet Avil (Pheniramine) 25 mg twic... Read Full »
I am suffering from severe pain near the third molar teeth. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from severe pain near the third molar teeth. It feels sore and has a bluish discoloration. I have not taken any medications for the pain; however, I was on treatment for piles and liver infection. Kindly help Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Pain in the third molar region could be due to various reasons. The excruciating pain could be due to a hidden decay in the tooth and food impaction near the third molars. The bluish discoloration indicates a poss... Read Full »
What is the small yellow bump above my tonsil?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a small round yellow bump or circle on the back of the arch, right above my tonsil. It is there for a month. It does not show any changes. I do not have any symptoms or soreness. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It appears like a small cyst. There can be a fluid collection inside the minor salivary gland. You need not worry about it as it goes down on its own. However, if you have any symptoms, yo... Read Full »
What are the home remedies for oral ulcers?
Query: Hi doctor, I have several mouth ulcers near my lower wisdom tooth. Please suggest me a remedy. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern regarding mouth ulcers. However, can you please send some pictures of the same to give a better and accurate diagnosis and remedy? Read Full »