Mouth Swelling
Description
Mouth swelling can result from inflammation, infection, allergic reaction, medication reaction or cancer. Inflammation can be caused by trauma, or an autoimmune disease.
Symptoms
Pain, swelling, pus, redness, increased warmth.
Tests
A history and physical exam will be performed. Depending on the history an X-ray, CT scan, and/or a biopsy may be done.
- X-Ray
- CT Scan
Treatment
Depends on the cause of the swelling but may include: Acetaminophen (Tylenol), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications/NSAIDs (ibuprofen/Motrin or Advil, naproxen/Naprosyn), other anti-inflammatory medications, and/or antibiotics.
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- ENT (Otolaryngology)
- Family Practice
- Internal Medicine
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pediatric ENT (Otolaryngology)
- Pediatrics
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