Dear bluecotton,
It sounds like your mum has recurrent episodes of angioedema which could be an allergic reaction to various triggers (e.g. food, medications, insect bites or stings) especially if associated with an itchy rash like hives. One particular type of medication that can cause this is an ACE inhibitor (e.g. lisinopril, enalapril) which is a drug used for high blood pressure and also heart conditions. It is important to make sure the episodes of lip swelling are not associated with difficulty breathing or wheezing that may suggest a serious reaction that needs immediate medical attention. It doesn't seem like the leg cramp is related though. You can consult your family physician or an allergist.
Take care

Dr. Ming H C 2021-09-10 14:34:21 UTC

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Urology........../issues about testicles

2 days ago, I had a surgery of Appendicitis and there was a problem, somehow pus had been made i...

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@LoonyLovegood 38

What does it mean if my pulse is alternating between feeling strong and feeling weak? (But not li...

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@JoshuaW 45

I had a jelly fish bite a few years ago. To date, the scar area will occasionally itch. Is that c...

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@codylucas 29

Ear infection pain?

I've had an ear infection for over a week now. My doctor has prescribed anti-biotics and ear drop...

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@IWasHere44 26

Hazardous chemicals blew out on me and I caught a chest rash... should I be concerned?

I was at a grocery store and mistaken a hazardous object that blew air as a fan afterwards I caug...

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@John92 29

Skin cancer

Do all skin cancers bleed when scratched? (Melanoma& basal cell)Also are skin cancers scaly /...

1 answers 2 comments 2021-08-27 11:49:38 UTC

Different skin cancers present differently. Some like melanoma may have ulcer and bleed on its own, even without scratching. Basal cell carcinoma are usually smooth and pearly in appearance, usually do not bleed.

It is hard to determine without the benefit of seeing a picture of the red mark. If in doubt, it is advisable to get your local GP to take a look.

Dr. Leong C K 2021-08-31 08:31:38 UTC

@bashore98 41

abnormal cbc...should i be concerned?

hello. i did my labwork and we noticed that my absolute mono has been high for the past several y...

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@hmntzki 20

What are the current trend on the management of stroke?

1 answers 0 comments 2021-08-25 14:15:45 UTC

Thanks for this question. I'm a Family Physician and always enjoy hearing from patients to get an idea of the current trends in management for neurological issues.

In recent years, there's been a focus on multimodal treatment - meaning that healthcare providers have been combining different treatments together that affect different systems inside the body in order to have a more robust effect on treating stroke-related issues.

A lot also depends on the causes of the stroke as well as the context of the patient.

Some examples of these treatments include:
-Medications - either pharmaceuticals designed specifically to help fight against potential future strokes or medications used to treat another medical issue but which also have side effects that work well for patients who've had a stroke
-Physical therapy - used both while recovering from a stroke and afterward as needed by many individuals.

Dr. Leong C K 2021-08-31 08:35:50 UTC

@Vitums 21

Can I take valerian root after a concussion?

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@qwertyzxc 29

i believe Acne scarring on back and arms due to previous acne problems when i was younger. Any ti...

I have acne problems in the past concerning my back, but what’s left now are what i believe are s...

1 answers 1 comments 2021-08-23 06:33:44 UTC

I have pictures of scarring on my arms as well but i’m unable to post more than one picture, but i believe there are the same kind of scars as the one i’ve posted above.

@qwertyzxc 2021-08-23 06:35:53 UTC

@DreamerY 46

Just got my blood test and learn that iron saturation is 5.64%. What can I do about this? Is this...

I believe the doctor mentioned that both my kidneys and liver is fine but newly diagnosed to be d...

2 answers 2 comments 2021-08-16 02:30:45 UTC

An iron saturation of 5.64% shows that you most likely have iron deficiency anemia. It would be good to consult a doctor and show him/her the full results of your full blood count (haemoglobin levels) and the full iron studies (including ferritin level).
Iron deficiency anemia could be caused by dietary iron deficiency. But more importantly, it could be due to blood loss which could be due to various reasons. In females, one common cause of iron deficiency anemia due to blood loss is menstrual blood loss. Another important source of blood loss is the gastrointestinal tract (eg stomach or large intestine).
I would suggest that you consult a doctor and he/she will be able to help you further.

Dr. Quah S 2021-08-24 08:28:00 UTC

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