What are the causes of tingling in the lips? Is it necessary to consult a doctor?

Some people feel tingling in the lips.. What are the causes of this and is it necessary to consult a doctor.

To answer this question, the Federal Center for Health Awareness explained that tingling in the lips is due to several reasons, some of which are simple and some of which are serious, explaining that the simple reasons lie in extreme cold weather, psychological stress, fear and panic attacks.

The center added that tingling in the lips may also be due to serious reasons such as allergic responses to foods, pollen, cosmetics and medications.

Lack of vitamins and minerals

Tingling in the lips may also indicate a deficiency in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12 and magnesium.

In addition, tingling in the lips may warn of some diseases such as herpes labialis and burning mouth syndrome, in addition to diabetes and multiple sclerosis.

Consult a doctor

Therefore, the center stressed the need to consult a doctor if the tingling sensation in the lips is accompanied by other symptoms such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the entire face, pale skin, constant fatigue, poor concentration, inflammation of the lips and the appearance of blisters on them.

Through blood tests, allergy tests and neurological tests, the doctor can determine the real cause behind the tingling sensation in the lips and treat it, for example, with antiviral medications if the cause is viral such as herpes, or with antihistamines if the tingling sensation is due to allergies, or nutritional supplements if the cause lies in a deficiency of vitamins and minerals.