why do my bottom lip go numb for a few weeks my bottom lip on the right hand side and the bit under my lip has been tingling and going numb . I ve previously had cold sores there in the past and am prone to them . I m twenty eight and female. I ve been having cold sores every couple of months since roughly age fourteen. I m worried as to what this could be ??
Helloi have gone through your query. Yes your numbness of the lip is mostly due to cold sores. But the problem is why you are getting cold sores every couple of months.maybe it is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1, which is usually acquired in childhood through contact with infected saliva.it is activated by stress, anxiety, a cold or excessive exposure to the sun. Unfortunately you can't cure cold sores permanently, and they like to keep coming back. But you can get yourself relief from it in certain ways. Apply travel on the affected area. Change your toothbrush as it harbors the virus. If pain is more aspirin or paracetamol CN be taken. Cold sores may be triggered by stress. During stressful times, sucking on zinc lozenges can boost the immune system. Hope this and helps Regards