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Transparent bump on lower lip
Few days back there was a blood clot on my lower lip which seems to have caused by biting . It took some time to heal but yhe lump never went completely . Now it is like a transparent bump at the same place .
What is it and how to treat it
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It can be traumatic ulcer. You can consult through this for prescription of medication to relieve pain
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Hi this is called a mucocele or a mucous cyst caused by trauma due to biting of the lip. This usually resolves on its own. Alternate hot and cold compressions may help. Warm saline(salt water) rinses are recommended.
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Kindly stop biting or chewing on your lip.
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Dr. Arvind Mittal
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
Hello
Ths is called mucocele.it ll gone by own .if u want Thn surgical removal id option
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi
It's due to trauma as u have bit ur lip,cryotherapy (applying extreme cold to freeze bump and destroy it)in case if it persists for longer duration.
Next Steps
It dsnt require any treatment,it ll disappear by itself.
Health Tips
*Advice cold sponging.
*Refrain ur self from biting ur lips.
*warm salt water garle will help
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