Swollen Lips

[jmo7833]

Hey guys,

So I woke up this morning with localized swelling in both my lips. One is to the lowerleft of my bottom lip and the other is in the smack dab middle of my upper lip. It appeared overnight with NO OTHER SYMPTOMS. My only guess is that there is a large pimple on my chin and two small pimples on my upper lip. I tried and failed to pop all three but the swelleing is right next to them. I also feel pressure from the pimples to the swelling. Two questions. 1) whats wrong with me? 2) how do i get this swelling down? (Anitihistamines, Blistex, and Ice have not worked)

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Unexplained swelling of the lips and mouth without any predisposing disease is frequently caused by allergies. An allergic reaction can occur suddenly, even in a person with no previous history of allergy. This swelling is called angioedema. Diagnosis is by clinical examination and complete blood tests, electrolytes and renal function tests. Treatment is by antihistaminics and steroids.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[maatson]

Possibly 'angioneurotic odema'. If persists do consult a doctor.Allergy and the cause likely to be food borne(eg-nuts) or medications.