Swollen lips/mouth.. how to treat it?

[Beth11]

I woke up on Monday (3 days ago) with a swollen and irritated mouth. No gum/teeth problems apart from ulcers at the back of my mouth. Any idea what’s caused this and how to treat it? I assumed it was an allergic reaction however antihistamines haven’t helped.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Dr M]

Good day
Did you recently change any skin care products that you use, or did you start using a new toothpaste?
Are you on any medications apart from the anti-histamines used?
You can try a corticosteriod cream and see if it makes a difference.

 

[Beth11]

Good day
Did you recently change any skin care products that you use, or did you start using a new toothpaste?
Are you on any medications apart from the anti-histamines used?
You can try a corticosteriod cream and see if it makes a difference.

 

[Beth11]

Good day
Did you recently change any skin care products that you use, or did you start using a new toothpaste?
Are you on any medications apart from the anti-histamines used?
You can try a corticosteriod cream and see if it makes a difference.

Thanks for your reply!

No nothing new that I am aware of. The bruising seems to have shifted and now I have bruising on the bottom lip as well as the top. Very strange. I have contacted my GP anyway and I’m waiting on a call back!

 

[nikroute]

Its definatly fluid buildup of tissues . Dont try steroids here , Just visit a dermo specialist and treat it . Nothing to worry . Usually it fade away within 10 yo 14 days .

 

[Beth11]

Me again!

So I’m still suffering with this - had bloods done too and only thing picked up was low folate.

Anyone have any other ideas?? I’ve ruled out any new foods etc!