Boil inside lower lip

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Asked for Male, 28 Years

I have a boil inside my left side of lower lip. I donot know how it happened. But its almost more than 6 months old. I feel no uncomfortable with it. It does pain as well. But sometimes accidentally I bite it with my teeth than it becomes little uncomfortable for a day or two.. after that again normal. Wanted to know.. if Anything to worry?

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Dr. Rakesh Kolar

Orthodontist 16 yrs exp Bangalore

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With your description, it maybe a mucocele. Formed due to a block in the salivary gland duct. If it's a mucocele, it can be easily treated.

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visit your dentist

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read up about mucocele, fyi

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Dr. Bobby Cyrriac Dentist 19 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bobby Cyrriac

Dentist 19 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi, Stop worrying about it and consult a dentist. Let him/her examine and do the needful for you and feel better.