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Autoimmune Angioedema

Evidence: Unconfirmed

Names

Autoimmune Angiodema
Acquired Angiodema

Description

Angiodema is swelling of the tissue just beneath the skin, including the face, lips, tongue, limbs, or genitals. People with Autoimmune Angiodema can have edema of the lining of the digestive tract, which can cause abdominal pain and nausea, as well as edema of the upper airway, which can be life-threatening.

Patient Groups

None found.

Bloggers

None found.

Prevalence

No data found.

Typical Age of onset

No specific age

Symptoms

  • swelling in the face, lips, tongue, the back of the hands or feet, genitals, and/or other areas of the body

  • swollen areas are slightly painful and not itchy; hives do not appear; swelling usually resolves in 1 to 3 days

  • swelling in the membranes lining the mouth, throat, and airways

  • membranes lining the digestive tract may also swell causing nausea, vomiting, and cramps

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