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Smaller bumps turner a little big
In our labial mucosa when we lick the area that area feels bumpy, one of the bumps in my lower lip has become a little more bumpy/enlarged few days back there was a slight stingy pain type thing for few seconds, no I didn't bite it, when i pushed that bump with tongue it felt same pain..
So why is this happening? Please see the photo shared, i have encircled the bump
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Hello, hope you are doing well.
Your concerns and the photo shared by you are most likely suggesting a Mucocele (a pouch filled with saliva) which is usually caused by any trauma caused to the lower or upper lip. The inner part of our lips have many small minor salivary glands which when get injured can form a cyst filled with saliva. Though it is not that alarming still it needs proper attention and care. The picture given you is suggestive of a smaller mucocele but since you are also complaining of pain, it can also be suggestive of infection of the mucocele. Therefore it will be better to consult an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (as they specialise in this field) near you as soon as possible. Till then if you need any pain management then you can consult an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dentist online.
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Visit an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon as soon as possible.
Health Tips
Avoid biting over the bump or causing any other trauma. Be careful while brushing.
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It is very normal to have tiny bumps in your labial mucosa they are small sebaceous (oil producing) glands.
With age they tend to get bigger but since you’re just 25 so that is not the case.
I can’t appreciate the picture well but the pain could be because of an ulcer or trauma from your brush etc.
If you don’t have severe pain you can wait for 4-5 days and if doesn’t seem to get ok you can visit a dentist in person.
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Consult a dentist online/offline
Health Tips
Try applying a gel prescribed by a dentist after consultation and do warm saline rinses.
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