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Giant Hives
Angioedema is a swelling similar to urticaria (hives), but the swelling is beneath the skin rather than on the surface. The swellings are called welts. The welts usually occurs around the eyes and lips. They may also be...
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Symptoms
The main symptom is the sudden development of red welts. The welts usually occur around the eyes and lips. They may als...
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Causes
Angioedema may be caused by an allergic reaction. It is associated with the release of histamine and other chemicals in...
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Tests
The doctor will look at your skin and ask you if you have been exposed to any irritating substances. A physical exam mi...
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Treatments
Mild symptoms may not need treatment. Moderate to severe symptoms may need treatment. Breathing difficulty is an emerge...
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Drugs
cetirizine
chlorpheniramine
cimetidine
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Risk Factors
adverse effects of medication
Adverse reaction to food
Animal dander
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Complications
Life-threatening airway obstruction (if swelling occurs in the throat; Anaphylactic reaction.
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Prevention
To prevent angioedema from coming back, you should avoid irritating the affected area, stay away from known allergens, ...
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Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have never had angioedema before, if it is severe, or does not respond to treatme...
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