“My lips are turning bluish and are slightly swollen. What could be the reason for this?”

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“My lips are turning bluish and are slightly swollen. What could be the reason for this?”

I am 24 years old and my lips are turning bluish and are slightly swollen too. What could be the reason for this and how will I have this treated?

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**Dr. Samantha Starrett Robinson** Family Practitioner Mundelein, IL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Samantha Starrett Robinson Family Practitioner Mundelein, IL

This would require an evaluation by a physician- there are many possible causes. I would recommend scheduling an appointment with your doctor.

**Dr. Philip J. Howard** Family Practitioner Monroeville, PA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Philip J. Howard Family Practitioner Monroeville, PA

Likely an allergy. Can you attribute a cause to this (i.e., foods, materials).

**Dr. Pradeep Parihar** Family Practitioner Allen, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pradeep Parihar Family Practitioner Allen, TX

Needs to see.

**Monique Mazzuca** Family Practitioner · Accepted Answer

Monique Mazzuca Family Practitioner

If you are allergic to something and have swelling take a Benadryl and go to the Emergency.

**Ernst Snyman** Family Practitioner Camrose, Alberta · Accepted Answer

Ernst Snyman Family Practitioner Camrose, Alberta

Could be an allergy, you need further testing.