Why do I have a lump inside my bottom lip?

Answer by  wildthing (67)

Sometimes salivary glands inside the mouth can suffer trauma from repeated biting of the lip. If the injury does not go away, but instead increases in size, it is most likely a mucocele and will need to be surgically removed.

Answer by  Jonny (45)

Several things could cause you to have a lump inside your bottom lip. One possible cause could be that you bit down on it accidentally while sleeping, another is that it could be an initial sign of oral thrush from malnutrition.

Answer by  TwoToneDodge (2204)

Bumps often appear in the mouth after a cold and are called "Canker soars". The are sore and barely visible under the skin. If you have a pierced lip it could be a keloid.

Answer by  tuppyqueen (311)

A lump on the inside of your bottom lip could be numerous things however it could be as simple as a cold sore. Its something worth going to the doctor however to have checked out since it could be so many things.