Lip Swelling: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with lip swelling?

Lip swelling may occur with other symptoms depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. For example, lip swelling due to infection may be associated with fever, redness, and warmth around the lips.

Symptoms that may occur along with lip swelling

• Lip swelling may accompany other symptoms including:

• Blisters

• Chapped lips

• Change in lip color

• Fatigue

• Fever and chills

• Headache

• Pain

• Skin sores or pus-filled bumps

• Watery, itchy eyes

• Runny nose (congestion)

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, lip swelling can indicate a life-threatening condition, such as an anaphylactic reaction, that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these symptoms:

• Bluish coloration of the lips or fingernails

• Feeling like your throat is tight

• Fever with red and tender areas

• General edema (swelling)

• Hives or rash

• Intense distress

• Itching in the throat or mouth

• Lip swelling after trauma to the lips or face

• Respiratory or breathing problems, such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, labored breathing, wheezing, not breathing, and choking

• Sudden or severe swelling

• Swollen tongue