That little bump on baby's lip? It's called a mucocele—and it's way more common than you'd think. It happens when a tiny salivary gland gets blocked or damaged (usually from sucking on the lip or minor trauma), trapping saliva under the surface. The result? A soft, fluid-filled bubble that looks scarier than it actually is. Most resolve on their own, but some need a quick in-office procedure to drain. Harmless? Usually. Weird-looking? Absolutely. ✅Follow @drdavidabbasi for More Daily Medical Con
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That little bump on baby's lip? It's called a mucocele—and it's way more common than you'd think. It happens when a tiny salivary gland gets blocked or damaged (usually from sucking on the lip or minor trauma), trapping saliva under the surface. The result? A soft, fluid-filled bubble that looks scarier than it actually is. Most resolve on their own, but some need a quick in-office procedure to drain. Harmless? Usually. Weird-looking? Absolutely. ✅Follow @drdavidabbasi for More Daily Medical Con
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