I asked this question before and didn't get any answers. My 3 month old has a very red and swollen upper lip since she was about 8 weeks. Her doctor just told me to put vasseline on it. She didn't bother finding out what it is or whats causing it. It looks like she was in the mouth , you know how our lip would swell if we busted it. It has not got any better and its very painful to her. Causes her not to want to eat because it hurts. I made an appoinment with a new doctor for Thursday. Anyone have an idea of what this could be? If it was a cold sore, it should of gone away by now. Please help!! On top of that she has bad gas so she is so miserable.
2007-07-31 15:38:51 · 4 answers · asked by LilStar_Mom_of_3 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Sorry my question should say, it looks like she was hit in the mouth... typos
2007-07-31 15:44:04 · update #1
I know they get sucking blisters, but its swollen on the inside and out the size of a quater almost. She is bottled fed.
2007-07-31 15:52:47 · update #2
I am glad you made the appointment with a new doctor... wait and see what they say but it could be she is allergic to milk or its too strong for her....... please let me know... I care...........
2007-07-31 15:44:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dr. said that my daughter's swollen lip was from sucking so much, esp without her pacifier. Is she nursing? If yes, that's okay. Is she bottlefeeding? Maybe change type of nipple. Is she sucking on a binky? Try it or change it.
Mylecon drops can usually help with gas, but if you're nursing her, it's what's you're eating that's bothering her. Avoid milk, dairy products, broccoli, sweet potatoes, cabbage, pork. Hopefully one or the other will help your little snuggle-bunny back to sleep. Walk her around jiggling her up and down, and burp her often after her meal to minimize the amount of air that goes down and stays down.
TX mom
Debbie
Not a pediatrician
2007-07-31 22:48:26 · answer #2 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what it could be but how awful for her! It's horrible to know your little one is in pain and not be able to help! Definately take her to a new doctor and demand they find out what's going on!
2007-07-31 22:42:25 · answer #3 · answered by butterfly8373992 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the answer to your question, sorry, but you might try something like www.webmd.com. On their website you can enter a search with key words describing your child's ailment. I've used it many times myself for various sicknesses. Good luck!
2007-07-31 22:44:37 · answer #4 · answered by Sanman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋