an·gi·o·e·de·ma
(an'jē-ō-ĕ-dē'mă), Recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous or mucosal edema of sudden onset, usually disappearing within 24 hours; frequently, an allergic reaction to foods or drugs.
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angioneurotic edema
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angioneurotic edema
Angioedema, Quincke's disease Neurology A chronic and potentially fatal condition characterized by episodic localized subcutaneous, periorbital, periocular and laryngeal edema, abdominal pain Etiology Absent C1 esterase inhibitor Clinical Recurrent edema, abdominal pain, laryngeal edema which can compromise breathing Diagnosis Hx of recurrent angioedema, absent C1 esterase inhibitor in blood Triggering factors Allergies–eg foods, pollen, insect bites, drugs–eg ACE inhibitors, salicylates, stress, exposure to cold, water, sunlight, heat Management Epinephrine, antihistamines, corticosteroids (androgens). See Episodic angioedema, HANE. McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
an·gi·o·e·de·ma
(an'jē-ō-ĕ-dē'mă) 1. Recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema of sudden onset, usually disappearing within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, frequently as an allergic reaction to foods or drugs.
Quin·cke dis·ease
(kving'kĕ di-zēz') A well-localized edematous disorder that may variably involve the deeper skin layers and subcutaneous tissues as well as mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts; occasionally accompanied by arthralgia, purpura, or fever.
Synonym(s):
angioedema (2) ,
angioneurotic edema (2) .
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an·gi·o·e·de·ma
(an'jē-ō-ĕ-dē'mă) Recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous or mucosal edema of sudden onset, usually disappearing within 24 hours; often due to an allergic reaction to foods or drugs.
Synonym(s):
angioneurotic edema.
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Patient discussion about angioneurotic edema
Q. Is severe diarrhea sign of angioedema? I have sudden onset of painful diarrhea with stomach pain.
A. Severe diarrhea can be a sign of angioedema but it is a very unlikely way of angioedema to show, especially if that is the only symptoms and there is no obvious seen swelling of skin or shortness of breath. Stomach ache with diarrhea is usually caused by an infection, most likely a viral infection, and should pass within a few days. If symptoms are unbarable or continue, you should see your doctor.
Q. What can cause an angioedema on 15 year old girl? I’ve been getting angioedema signs on my left arm for the past few weeks, not severe but it itches and sure don’t help my low-as-it-is self esteem…
A. The following may cause angioedema -
Animal dander
Certain medications (drug allergy)
Emotional stress
Exposure to water, sunlight, cold or heat
Foods (such as berries, shellfish, nuts, eggs, milk, other)
Insect bites
Pollen
Hives or angioedema may also occur after an illness or infection.
Try to see if you were exposed to any of this and report it to your Dr.
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