Angiodema Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Risk factor, Prevention Treatment in India

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Angioedema
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What is Angioedema?

• Angioedema, also known as Quincke's edema is
  described as the rapid swelling of dermis (skin),
  mucus, and submucosal tissues. Angioedema usually
  affects the deeper part of the skin, commonly
  around the face and lips. Angioedema is also
  defined as an acute mast of cell-mediated
  reaction caused by exposure to drug, venom,
  pollen, or animal allergens. The swelling
  (localized) is due to vascular and intravascular
  fluid leakages. The skin around the eyes, lips,
  genitals, hands, and feet swell and develops into
  red, itchy patches called hives or urticaria on
  the skin surface.
• Angioedema is a related type of swelling that
  affects deeper layers in your skin, often around
  your face and lips. In most cases, hives and
  angioedema are harmless and don't leave any
  lasting marks, even without treatment.

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What is Angioedema?
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• Angioedema is classified into two main types
  Acquired Angioedema (AAE) and Hereditary
  Angioedema (HAE). Acquired Angioedema (AAE) is
  usually caused by allergy, and can be a
  side-effect of certain medicines like ACE
  inhibitors. Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) is caused
  by genetic mutations inherited from the family.
  These are distinguished by underlying genetic
  abnormalities.
• When angioedema is passed from a parent to a
  child through genetic transmission, the condition
  is known as hereditary angioedema. Hereditary
  angioedema has different causes, symptoms,
  treatments, and complications than acquired
  angioedema.
• Angioedema generally isn't a serious medical
  condition and doesn't leave any lasting marks.
  Angioedema usually goes away on its own, even
  without treatment.

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Symptoms

• What are the symptoms of angioedema?
• The main symptom of angioedema is swelling which
  develops below the skin surface. The swelling
  occurs on face around eyes, lips, mouth, hands,
  and feet, and in certain cases it is genital. The
  swelling then develops into red, itchy patches
  called urticaria (hives). The rashes subside in a
  few days, but skin may look painful. Common
  symptoms of angioedema are
• Difficulty in breathing
• Red and irritated eyes (conjunctivitis)
• Abdominal pain.
• Feeling sick and fatigued.
• Diarrhea and nausea.
• Fainting and dizziness

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Treatment

• What is the cost for the treatment of angioedema
  in India?
• Which specialty of doctor is to be consulted for
  the treatment of angioedema in India?
• A dermatologist is to be consulted for
  the treatment of angioedema in India.
• Which hospital is to be preferred for the
  treatment of angioedema in India?
• Medanta - The Medicity hospital in India is to be
  preferred for the treatment of angioedema in
  India.

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FAQ's

• 1. What are the causes of angioedema?
• Angioedema is typically the result of an allergic
  reaction. When you have an allergic reaction,
  your body produces histamine, which makes your
  blood vessels swell. Some of the most probable
  causes of angioedema include
• Allergies
• Medication
• Genetics
• Vigorous exercise
• Stress and anxiety
• Minor infections
• 2. Who is at risk for angioedema?

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• Individual have high risk of Angioedema if they
  have
• Previous history
• Allergic reactions
• Disorder associated with angioedema such as
  lupus, lymphoma, or thyroid disease
• Family history or hereditary angioedema
• 3. What are the possible ways to prevent
  angioedema?
• The best way to prevent angioedema is to avoid
  known and suspected allergens. You should also
  try not to irritate areas on the body that have
  been previously affected. Taking these preventive
  measures can help lower your risk of having
  another episode in the future.

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• 4. How is angioedema diagnosed?
• At Medanta in India, doctor may examine the
  affected area and will take details of the
  symptoms and past medical history. The details
  will include probable symptoms which occur, or
  worsen later. Few tests which may be conducted to
  pinpoint the type of angioedema are
• Routine blood test like CBC
• Electrolytes enzyme test
• Renal function test
• Allergy Test
• Skin prick test
• Blood Test
• 5. How is angioedema treated?

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• At Medanta in India, the treatment of angioedema
  helps in getting relief from intense itching, and
  discomfort that persists.
• Anti-itching Drugs
• Standard treatment- antihistamines are
  prescribed to reduce itching, swelling, and other
  symptoms.
• Anti-inflammatory
• Doctors may prescribe oral corticosteroid drug
  (prednisone) to reduce swelling, redness, and
  itching.
• Immunity Suppressing drugs
• When anti-inflammatory and anti-itching drugs
  prove ineffective, doctors prescribe medicines
  capable of calming overactive immune system.
• Blood protein controllers
• Medicines that regulate levels of blood proteins
  are prescribed to people who suffer from
  hereditary angioedema.

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