bump under lower lip (inside)

[prado1976]

Hi  Doc,
I have a bump under my lower lip... it does not heart... what might be the cause of this bump? Please help

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It is very difficult to confirm a diagnosis but any bump on the mucus lining of the lip is not normal. If you notice any change in the size or appearance of the bump then please consult your dermatologist as advised. You can also take a second opinion from a dermatologist and get the possibility of mucocele ruled out.

I hope it helps. Take care and God bless.

[prado1976]

Hi Doc

I went to my family doctor and he said that it is normal... he also said me to come back after a week and said if the size of the lump increases than its needs to be tested otherwise it is ok nothing to worry about...


need you comments on this

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Without examination, it is difficult to confirm a diagnosis, but from your description it looks like a mucocele.It is a rubbery, bubblelike painless swelling. It is usually inside the lower lip, under the tongue or the inside of mouth and caused mainly by biting the lips or trauma during eating of food.

Usually it goes away on its own. But if it does not, then corticosteroid injections and surgical removal by scalpel or laser are done by a dermatologist. It then has to be differentiated from other mucocutaneous lesions also.

I hope that helps. Please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries. Kind regards.

[draco_madness]

i have the same thing and for me it is a cold sore...i woke up and had a huge bump on my lip...and not its been a week and a half and it has not healed..