angioneurotic edema

edema /ede·ma/ (ĕ-de´mah) an abnormal accumulation of fluid in intercellular spaces of the body.edem´atous

---

angioneurotic edema  angioedema.

cardiac edema  a manifestation of congestive heart failure, due to increased venous and capillary pressures and often associated with renal sodium retention.

cytotoxic edema  cerebral edema caused by hypoxic injury to brain tissue and decreased functioning of the cellular sodium pump so that the cellular elements accumulate fluid.

dependent edema  edema in lower or dependent parts of the body.

edema neonato´rum  a disease of premature and feeble infants resembling sclerema, marked by spreading edema with cold, livid skin.

pitting edema  that in which pressure leaves a persistent depression in the tissues.

pulmonary edema  diffuse edema in pulmonary tissues and air spaces due to changes in hydrostatic forces in capillaries or to increased capillary permeability, with intense dyspnea.

vasogenic edema  cerebral edema in the area around tumors, often due to increased permeability of capillary endothelial cells.

---

an·gi·o·neu·rot·ic edema (nj--n-rtk)

n.

Recurring episodes of noninflammatory swelling of the skin, mucous membranes, viscera, and brain, occasionally accompanied by arthralgia, purpura, or fever. Also called angioedema, atrophedema, Bannister's disease, giant urticaria, Quincke's disease.

---

angioneurotic edema.

See angioedema.

---

edema (edē´m),

n the accumulation of fluid in the tissues or in the peritoneal or pleural cavities. Primary factors favoring edema are increased capillary hydrostatic pressure (increased venous pressure), decreased osmotic pressure of plasma (hypoproteinemia), decreased tissue tension and lymphatic drainage, increased osmotic pressure of tissue fluids, and increased capillary permeability. Additional renal and hormonal factors are important. Clinical manifestations may consist of a steady weight gain or localized or generalized swelling.

Eczema.

edema, angioneurotic

(an´jēōnerto´ik),
n See angioedema.

edema, cardiac,

n an edema caused by venous congestion in association with congestive heart failure; tends to appear first in such dependent parts as the legs.

edema, dependent,

n an edema that changes its position with the posture of dependent parts (e.g., edema of the legs in progressive heart failure).

edema of glottis

(glot´is),
n an edema caused by fluid accumulation in the soft tissues of the larynx. The condition, usually inflammatory, may result from an infection, injury, allergy, or inhalation of toxic substances.

edema, periorbital

(per´ēor´bitl),
n an edema of the eyelids in association with local injury, allergic reactions, hypoproteinemia, trichinosis, and myxedema.

Periorbital edema.

edema, pitting,

n a persistent indentation of the skin when pressure is applied to an edematous area.

---

angioneurotic edema

see angioedema.

---

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.

---

Patient discussion about angioneurotic edema.

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.

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.