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Angioedema
A condition in which fluid leaks from blood vessels, leading to swelling under the skin. This is usually due to an allergy or genetic abnormality.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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What causes angioedema?
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What can i do to avoid angioedema?
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What sort of problem is angioedema?
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What is the best treatment for angioedema?
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How can I tell if I have angioedema or urticaria?
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Why do angioedema and hives usually happen together?
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What is the definition or description of: Angioedema?
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What are typical ways to prevent the onset of angioedema?
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What can I do to try and prevent idiopathic angioedema attacks? Mine occur every 1-2 months
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Whats hereditary angioedema?
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What causes hereditary angioedema to occur?
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Do people with angioedema have a lot of pain?
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Anyone here treat hereditary angioedema(hae)?
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At what age do attacks of hereditary angioedema start?
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How long does a hereditary angioedema attack typically last?
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A 40-year old asked:
When would you consider hereditary angioedema attacks serious?
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A 38-year old asked:
Are there any serious potential complications of urticaria and angioedema?
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A 30-year old asked:
Why would she be breaking out with hives everyday. she was diagnosed with angioedema.?
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A 31-year old asked:
How do you ask family members that have hereditary angioedema if some may have died from it?
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A 74-year old male asked:
Can I get angioedema from botox? I don't have asthma.
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A 48-year old asked:
Can fingernail abnormalities be related to Hereditary Angioedema?
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A 30-year old asked:
My mom gets angioedema, so am I likely to get it later? Is she allergic to something?
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A 56-year old female asked:
I have angioedema and emphysema what is usually perscibed for angioedema? I have had it for 6 months already.
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A 44-year old female asked:
Is it dangerous to do an at home allergy patch test? We're trying to figure out what caused my 22 y/o son to break out in hives and angioedema last week. We believe it might be a new laundry soap. Would it be dangerous to take a small 1 inch bandage, pu
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A 49-year old asked:
Is hereditary angioedema type iii a genetic mutation?
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A 46-year old female asked:
I've been diagnosed w/ angioedema. i didn't tell my derm I've been taking 3 hydrocodone/day for years. could it be the cause?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Angioedema only on my upper R lip, upper R cheek x yrs.Intolerance to temp changes from cold/hot- hives all over. Fingers always look kind red/swollen?
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A 45-year old asked:
Is angioedema classified as an allergic reaction or an adverse reaction?
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A 74-year old male asked:
I think I have angioedema from an animal bite. Can I take Advil (ibuprofen)?
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