what could cause my lip to swell just in the center?
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Fortunately, it is extremely unlikely that your swollen lip is caused by MS.  MS affects the nervous system and causes reactions in the brain and CNS related to signal processing.  It doesn't generally produce swelling.\n\nBoth doctors are probably right.  It's probably allergic, probably makeup-related, and probably nothing to worry about.  If it gets worse, you start to feel a change in the lip (lumpiness, intense pain), or if it starts to ooze (yuk, sorry), see the doctor (not the dermatologist) right away.
1050550
A new blood clot could maybe be there, perhaps there is enough lateral flow to keep the swelling subsided.  But I'm thinking more likely it could be a lymphatic problem and fluid is accumulating lymphatically.  Definitely keep on top of this with your doctor!  Get well!
894704
Honey I think we've all been there done that! You had too much salt. It dried out your lips. They really are a lot more sensitive than the rest of your skin. Carmex works great. I've tried blistex too but Carmex works faster. It is usually cleared up by the next day. If the skin on your lips has been really damaged be prepared for them to peel. Try to avoid chewing on them when they do. That's a problem that I have. Good luck
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haha i'm taking pathophysiology this semester...\n\nwhat you are getting is called oedema.  it is when excess fluid in the tissue of your distal periphery.  it can be caused by a few things...\n\nthere are things called electrolyte, which include sodium, potassium, chloride, etc, which you take into your body when you eat.  these are essential for normal electrical responses in the body.  anyhow.  these need water to travel around, and need water to be expelled from the body.  these slow your kidney down and stop a hormone called renin from being excreted from the kidneys.  renin is a osmotic drug; it helps the veins suck moisture out of the cellular tissue back into the vascular system, eventually to be excreted via urine.  anyhow.  there's your path lecture for the day.\n\nincrease your fluid intake.  decrease salts/electrolytes.  and also move!  get someone to check your blood pressure.  oedema is indicated by your diastolic pressure.  if this is particularly low you might have a vascular disease, which you'll need medical attention for.\n\nalso if you have "puffiness" your reaction might be immunological.  as in your body is fighting something.  especially if it is near the skin.  get your Immunoglobulin E's checked out.\n\ngood luck.
1037997
I used to freeze fruit juice and then rub it on my gums after my app. sometimes it would help with the swelling too. if you don't want that, just buy some popsicles. enjoy and i feel your pain and hope all is well with you!
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As with any kind of swelling, drink a lot of water. It will help your body to process the matter that have gathered under your lip to heal the injury.\n\nYou drink more water, the body can flush the damaged/unneeded cells and fluids back into the body where they can be reabsorbed and eliminated.\n\nAnd as you know, keep up the ice.
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Go back to your doctor and have him take a look at this.  The swelling should have gone down by now.  Attend to this without delay.
314309
Didn't you just fall off the table and hit your lip and asked for a remedy for a fat lip. Now your asking about back spasms.  I think you should go to the doctors and have yourself checked over. They might be able to help with your back.  I know that if don't have enough salt in your daily diet and you are not drinking enough water, you can develop cramps.
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My lips. i have thin lips. i wish they were more fuller.
906669
Dont Pop it!!!!!!!!! that may cause infection.....leave it alone and let it heal on its own....its probably a bruise......It will feel better in a couple of days and you wont even notice it.....if its really painful put some ice in your mouth and on the bruise ....that will help with the swelling and make it feel better.
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Yes, drink lots of water. \nAnd I have an unusual lip protector. I love Mentholatum! It feels good. The menthol is soothing, and it isn't heavy and won't feel caked on like the waxy chapstick and Carmex. I have also noticed with the waxy stuff that it holds heat and feels 'wrong', as if it might foster the growth of bacteria.
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It could be a mucocele. \nSee picture in\nhttp://www.ghorayeb.com/LipMucocele.html\nor a fibroma see\nhttp://www.ghorayeb.com/FibromaLipBuccal.html\nTo be sure see a doctor in Otolaryngology
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Hey! I'm not the only one!  That happened to me on Christmas Day 6 months ago. I had to go to the hospital because I was gagging so much.  \nThe thing that hangs is called your uvula.  It's actually pretty rare for it to swell so large that it touches your tongue but it's usually caused by a bacterial infection. \nTry ibuprofen to reduce swelling first.  If nothing improves, you may want to see a Dr.\nIf you go to the hospital, the Dr. might give you a steroid in the form of a pill or a shot.  At least, that's what my doctor did.  Take the shot if you go; it works faster.  The swelling went down to a comfortable level within 12 hours, but it took 4 days to feel normal again.  The wierd part was that I didn't really have any other cold symptoms other then a sore throat and the uvula swelling.\n\nhttp://www.biocrawler.com/encyclopedia/Uvula
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Facial swelling usually signifies an allergic reaction. Fluid retention is almost always peripheral, in the hands and feet. You need to see your doctor.
1116505
It could be refereed pain.  Pain coming from either another tooth in that area or even above that area.   The mouth is very tricky when it comes to figuring out where the actual pain is coming from.  best thing to do is go to your dentist.  until then try taking some Advil (no more then 800mg every 6 hours).  You can also put ice on that side of your mouth which can help with the pain and if you have any swelling.  Put the ice on for 10 Min's, take it off for 10 and then back on for 10.  Do this for 30 Min's.  What ever you do, DONT PUT HEAT ON IT!  If you have an infection, it can get worse.  Good luck.
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You should see a Doctor first. I have a homemade remedy Lip-Ex and I take my Aloe plant and put the juice in it and stir it. But you may want to ask your Doctor first in case you are allergic to Aloe.
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I'm in the same situation as you are. i had a upper denture put in last week and i cant close my lips without my chin looking wrinkled. and if i relax i look bucktoothed too. the first day was the worst but each day it gets a little better. \n\nIve had to go in every day for adjustments its been to painful to even bring up the issue about making it less bulky. I'm calling them tomorrow about that though he mentioned before that he was going to file down the front so it wasn't so full. \n\nafter the gums shrink some and all the necessary adjustments are made i don't think it will be anything like it is now. that's what I'm hoping for. don't worry about it, i think its normal.