Soft, clear bump inside the lip

Overview

Often from biting the lip.

Harmless.

When to get medical care

Causes

Caused by blocked saliva glands.

OwieClear has pages on 1 condition that can cause soft, clear bump inside the lip. Each shows how soon to get care.

Common causes

• Lip bump (mucocele)Often treated at home

  A soft, clear or bluish bump inside the lip from a blocked saliva gland, often after biting the lip.

What you can do at home

• Don't bite or pop it.

Medicines

Removal if it lasts.

At the doctor

Diagnosed by exam.

Questions you may be asked

• Duration

The exam

A mouth exam.

Tests

• None

Prevention

Avoid biting.

• Don't bite lips

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