A 56-year-old man’s recurring abdominal pain and bowel issues were finally traced back to a rare genetic condition, hereditary angioedema (HAE), according to a recent case report. Despite the patient’s age and lack of family history, genetic testing identified a mutation in the SERPING1 gene, and his symptoms were…
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“I have a very serious question to ask you both,” our youngest son, whom we lovingly nicknamed Harambe, said as he entered our room. My husband and I paused our random wind-down tasks and gave him our full attention. “There’s a couple that’s going to a park,” Harambe began. “They…
Use of Dawnzera (donidalorsen) — approved in the U.S. as a preventive treatment for hereditary angioedema (HAE) in patients ages 12 and older — led to sustained reductions in the rate of swelling attacks, accompanied by quality of life improvements, for as long as nearly four years among…
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Our family has found immense comfort and support within the rare disease community. While many of our health conditions are inherited, others, such as my chronic Lyme disease and long COVID-19, were acquired. All of them, though, can be classified as invisible disabilities, including hereditary angioedema (HAE). Although my…
Angioedema is the formal medical term for swelling under the skin. It usually occurs as part of an allergic reaction, but has forms that are not due to allergies.
Acute angioedema often occurs as part of an allergic reaction to various allergens or triggers. These can include certain foods, insect bites or stings, medications, and natural rubber products like latex.
Angioedema and hives often occur at the same time. However, angioedema causes large, thick welts which may not be itchy, whereas hives are smaller and usually itchy.
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