Lip Swelling
Description
Lip swelling can result from an allergic reaction, inflammation, infection, cancer or a medication reaction. Inflammation can be caused by trauma, or an autoimmune disease. The most common medication resulting in lip swelling are blood pressure medications called angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (lisinipril, captopril, enalapril, and ramipril).
Symptoms
Pain, swelling, pus, redness, increased warmth.
Tests
A history and physical exam will be performed. Depending on the history an X-ray and/or CT scan and/or a skin biopsy may be done.
- X-Ray
- CT Scan
Treatment
Depends on the cause of the swelling but may include: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications/NSAIDs (ibuprofen/Motrin or Advil, naproxen/Naprosyn), other anti-inflammatory medications, pain medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), and/or antibiotics.
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