Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD Key Takeaways Allergies, injuries, and infections can cause swollen lips.  Cold ...

Q: I am a 77- year-old woman who developed swelling of the soft tissues inside my mouth and lips with a loss of taste after quitting smoking. Could that have caused it? A: The swelling sounds like a ...

Some food allergies can cause mouth sores. Examples include allergies to apples, bananas, carrots, and some nuts. Food allergies can trigger conditions such as oral allergy syndrome (OAS) and allergic ...

A mother in Scotland is undergoing intensive treatment after repeatedly suffering from painful mouth ulcers and being diagnosed with tongue cancer ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Key Takeaways You can stop bleeding in your mouth by applying pressure with a clean ...

If you’ve ever felt swelling on the side of your neck, you probably had swollen glands, also known as swollen lymph nodes. Doctors call it lymphadenopathy. Swollen lymph nodes are a sign that your ...

A 51-year-old woman complains of a 3-year history of persistent dry mouth and eyes with discomfort while swallowing. She says she drinks "huge" amounts of water, yet the symptoms persist. She is also ...

Swelling of the salivary glands from frequent vomiting can cause the cheeks to swell. This is sometimes known as “bulimia face.” Bulimia nervosa is a mental health condition and eating disorder that ...

A 42-year-old woman complains of a 4-week history of intermittent right-sided mouth and jaw pain, sometimes accompanied by facial swelling, which is worse during and after eating. She denies fevers, ...