{"id":1572,"date":"2020-05-26T12:32:16","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T12:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1572"},"modified":"2020-05-28T06:04:47","modified_gmt":"2020-05-28T06:04:47","slug":"angioedema-overview-symptoms-causes-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/angioedema-overview-symptoms-causes-and-prevention","title":{"rendered":"Angioedema- Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>What is Angioedema?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Angioedema\nis a type of swelling, which can become extreme, in the deep part of the inner\nlayer of the skin and below. In some cases, this swelling occurs along with the\nappearance of hives. For this reason, angioedema is sometimes called\n&#8220;giant hives.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hives are\nitchy and raised, red welts which develop on the skin surface, involving only\nthe two layers of skin. Urticarial is a separate term to hives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both\nangioedema and hives may be caused by an allergic reaction or food intolerance,\na side effect or allergy to a drug, or an allergy in the surrounding\nenvironment, like as pollen, pet dander, and insect bite venom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In very rare\ncases, the swelling can be a symptom of a more serious health condition, such\nas non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma. Some regions of the body are more susceptible\nto angioedema than others, like as the eyelids, lips and tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When\nangioedema is passed from a parent to a child through genetic transmission, the\ncondition is known as hereditary angioedema. Hereditary angioedema has\ndifferent causes than the acquired angioedema, but in any case, the symptoms\none has treatment would be identical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Angioedema\ncan be part of a severe medical condition. When treated properly due to an\nacute allergic reaction, chances of recovery are very favourable. When one has\nonly moderate angioedema, without any therapy it may resolve on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The welts\nassociated with hives can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reddish<\/li><li>Itchy ranging from mild to intense<\/li><li>Round, oval or worm-shaped<\/li><li>As tiny as a pea or as big as a plate of dinner<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most hives\nappear fastly and leave within 24 hours. Chronic hives can last through months\nor years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Angioedema<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Angioedema\nis a hives-like reaction that affects the skin&#8217;s deeper layers. It can appear\nwith hives or alone. Signs and symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Welts that form in minutes to hours<\/li><li>Swelling and redness, particularly around the eyes, cheeks and\nlips<\/li><li>Pain or warmth in the affected areas<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/angioedema-overview-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/#When_to_call_your_doctor\" title=\"When to call your doctor\">When to call your doctor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/angioedema-overview-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/#Causes\" title=\"Causes\">Causes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/angioedema-overview-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/#Risk_factors\" title=\"Risk factors\">Risk factors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/angioedema-overview-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/#Complications\" title=\"Complications\">Complications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/angioedema-overview-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/#Prevention\" title=\"Prevention\">Prevention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_call_your_doctor\"><\/span>When to call your doctor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mild cases\nof hives or angioedema may typically be treated at home. See your doctor if\nyour symptoms continue for more than a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re\nthought you have hives or angioedema were caused by a known allergy to food or\nmedication, your symptoms can be an early sign of an anaphylactic reaction.\nWhen you feel your tongue, lips, mouth or throat is swollen or you are having\ntrouble breathing, seek emergency treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes\"><\/span>Causes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cause of\nangioedema is determined on its form, as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Insect bites, latex contact and some medicines, like as penicillin\nor aspirin, may cause allergic angioedema.<\/li><li>Some medicines, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)\ninhibitors, may lead to angioedema induced by the medication.<\/li><li>It may inherit a gene that causes a tendency to have low levels of\na particular protein in the blood. This can, in turn, result in angioedema.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many episode\ncauses include pregnancy, birth control pills, illness or trauma. Patients are\nusually treated effectively with medication. Episodes can be severe and need to\nbe hospitalized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In certain\npeople with angioedema, the cause cannot be known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_factors\"><\/span>Risk factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hives and\nangioedema are common. You may find yourself at increased risk of hives and\nangioedema:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have had hives or angioedema before<\/li><li>Have had other allergic reactions<\/li><li>Have hives, angioedema or inherited angioedema family history<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complications\"><\/span>Complications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most\ndangerous complication of angioedema is throat swelling and airways swelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ncondition is usually mild but it can cause asphyxiation if it progresses\nrapidly or if it affects the throat. This will lead to the following signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sudden or Rapidly Escalating Breathing Problems<\/li><li>Fainting or Dizziness<\/li><li>Collapsing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention\"><\/span>Prevention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the\nfollowing steps to lower the risk of developing hives or angioedema:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avoid known triggers:<\/strong> Try avoiding that substance if you know what\ncaused your hives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bathe and change your clothes:<\/strong> If your hives have triggered by\npollen or animal contact in the past, take a bath or shower and change your\nclothes if you are exposed to pollen or animals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Angioedema? Angioedema is a type of swelling, which can become extreme, in the deep part of the inner layer of the skin and below. 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