What could be the cause? Also, the front of her lower lip has a raised red swelling recently. I asked a friend of mine, and she said it was probably a rodent ulcer that needed prednisolone.

In addition to gum swelling, you may have noticeably pale, shiny, or deep-red gums. Your gums may also bleed easily, especially when you brush or floss. Hormonal changes during the menopausal ...

This pattern frequently appears in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis years before obvious joint swelling develops ... the cheeks and nose (lupus), scaly patches on elbows and knees ...