Small white painful sore on inside of lip??!
Question:
Small white painful sore on inside of lip??
It's been there for about a week, and it is NOT a STI or any type of disease. I haven't been eating strange foods lately, and everytime I rub my tongue against the bump it hurts...A LOT. But if I leave it alone, it's fine..
It's on my inner lip, but it's very close to the gums of the top teeth.
Does anybody know what this very painful thing is and how to remedy it? It's not getting any better...at least to me it isn't!
Thanks very much! TT_____TT
Answers:
It sounds like an apthous ulcer. Commonly known as a cold sore. It's caused by a virus, you carry it in your system, then it flares up in times of stress. It will take about 10-12 days
to heal. In the meantime, get an over-the-counter oral pain
medicine with benzocaine in it. They come in liquid or cream
form, and it numbs the sore and makes a protective barrier
over it. For more info go to WebMD.com