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Many people with hereditary angioedema (HAE) have non-swelling symptoms, such as rash or fatigue, even when they aren’t having an acute swelling attack, a new study highlights. “HAE symptoms are not limited to only those experienced during HAE swelling attacks. Many different symptoms (including abdominal symptoms, pain, headache, fatigue, depression, and…
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An approved therapy for multiple sclerosis (MS), called Gilenya (fingolimod), was effective at treating a man who had a rare combination of MS and hereditary angioedema (HAE), researchers in Greece have found. “We report [a] case study of a patient with concurrence of HAE and MS, discussing…
More than one-third of people with hereditary angioedema (HAE) hesitate to have children of their own — often due to fears of passing on the chronic genetic disease — according to data from a small survey. “Our study showed that HAE has a clear impact on reproductive decision-making,” the…
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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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