<human>: I have a bump on my lower lip that (at first) appeared to be a cold sore, but is below the lip line and keeps growing. It is getting wider and is very sensitive to the touch. I no longer think it is a cold sore, but I do not know if it is serious enough to go to the doctor. I was using Abreva on it. That usually works good for cold sores, but instead it is getting larger and is heading downward instead of on my lip. Can you help?
<bot>: Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with Chat Doctor! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of lower lip nodule, I would consider infection of minor salivary gland in the lips causing a chronic abscess formation and this needs examination by a general surgeon and if still you are not convinced enough I would suggest you to go for an FNAC of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.