White bumps on the lips are rarely a reason to seek emergency medical attention. However, you may wish to make an appointment with your doctor if you have the following symptoms along with white bumps on the lips: bumps that are painful bumps that bleed feeling as if something is caught in your throat jaw or neck swelling numbness of your tongue trouble chewing or swallowing fever or sore throat If your white bumps don’t go away after two weeks, make an appointment to see your doctor.