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Lip sore

Lip sore: Introduction

Lip sore: Sores or ulcers on the lips. See free access online books about Lip sore below. See detailed information below for a list of 24 causes of Lip sore, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Lip sore:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Lip sore. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Causes of Types of Lip sore:

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Lip sore: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Lip sore, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Lip sore

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Diagnostic Guides for Lip sore

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Lip sore from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Lip sore. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Lip sore

Medical Books Excerpts
  • LIP PAIN
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Mouth lesions
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
 

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Diagnostic tests for Lip sore:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Lip sore. Some of these are listed below :

  • Physical examination
    • Examine the sores on the lips - e.g. aphthous ulceration, angular stomatitis, herpetic blisters, growths, lesions or ulceration.
    • Examine inside the mouth
    • Feel cervical lymph nodes (glands) for enlargement - e.g. with lip cancers, herpes simplex labialis.
  • more tests...»

See full list of 14 diagnostic tests for Lip sore

Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Lip sore. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

  • How long have you had sore on your lips? - to determine if acute or chronic e.g.
  • Have you got sores anywhere else on the body?
  • History of trauma/ injury to the lips? - may cause traumatic ulceration or a mucocele cyst.
  • Past history of cold sores (Herpes simples type 1 lesions) on the lips? - may indicate a cold sore as the cause of the lip sore or the infection may be associated with erythema multiforme.
  • History of insect bite or sting? - may help determine cause of lip pain.
  • more questions...»

See Diagnosis Checklist for Lip sore (22 listings)

Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Lip sore) may include:

  • Lip ulceration? - would suggest herpes simplex labialis, syphilis and carcinoma.
  • Lip swelling? - would suggest trauma, carbuncle (boil) or insect bites.
  • Symptoms of angular stomatitis? - e.g. cracks at the corners of the mouth. Possible causes may include Vitamin B6, B12, folate and iron deficiency.
  • Symptoms of aphthous mouth ulcers (cancer sores)? - e.g. lesions occurring on the inside of the lips or mouth which begin as a small painful vesicle which later breaks down to form the painful shallow ulcer. The ulcers heal without scarring. Cause is unknown, but may occur in Crohn's disease, Celiac disease or AIDS.
  • Symptoms of herpes simplex labialis (cold sores)? - e.g. prodrome of tingling, itching or burning sensation on the lips which usually precede any visible skin changes by 24 hrs. Prodrome is followed by development of fluid filled vesicles which erode to become ulcers on the lips.
  • more symptoms...»

See Diagnosis Checklist for Lip sore (22 listings)

Stories from Users for Lip sore

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Medications or substances causing Lip sore:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Lip sore as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Organs affected by Lip sore:

The list of organs typically affected by Lip sore may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Lip sore

The list below shows some of the causes of Lip sore mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 24 causes of Lip sore

How Common are these Causes of Lip sore?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Lip sore. Of the 24 causes of Lip sore that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 1 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 1 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 1 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 23 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 24 causes of Lip sore

Conditions listing symptoms: Lip sore:

The following list of conditions have 'Lip sore' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

A

  • Actinic cheilitis ... lip ulcers

    C

  • Canker sores ... lip ulcers
  • Cheilitis glandularis ... lip ulcers
  • Cold sores ... lip ulcers

    L

  • Linear IgA dermatosis ... lip ulcers

    M

  • Mouth ulcers ... lip ulcers

    O

  • Oral cancer ... lip sore

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  • Causes of Lip sore Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Lip sore based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Lip sore?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Lip sore, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    Classifications of Lip sore:

    Medical Conditions associated with Lip sore:

    Lip symptoms (822 causes), Head symptoms (6066 causes), Face symptoms (4405 causes)

    Symptoms related to Lip sore:

    Lip pain (5 causes), Dry lips, Tingling lips (24 causes), Mouth tingling (1 cause), Mouth pain (99 causes), Aphthous ulcer (12 causes), Herpes simplex, Cold sores (1 cause), Canker sores, Impetigo, Dermatitis (89 causes), Contact dermatitis, Candidiasis, Leukoplakia (3 causes), Mucocele cyst

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