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How can I treat a vein in my upper lip?

ramsheedariyasJun 11, 2019
I noticed that there is a vein in my upper lip.somtimes when I touch it i feel like the vein is beating and pumping.in this case my upper lip is swelling, I'm very depressed for this a teeth surgen says that it is a vein problem in your upper lip what treatment should i undergo to solve this problem.doctor please I need your help.thank you

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Dr. John Landi, MD
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Answered on Jun 13, 2019
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Dr. John R. Fleming, Jr., MD
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