Angioedema
Angioedema: Introduction
Angioedema: oedema of the skin, mucous and submucous tissues of the body.
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Causes of Angioedema:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Angioedema.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
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Angioedema: Symptom Checker
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Angioedema
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- Urticaria
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Urticaria
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Pustular rash
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Urticaria
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Urticaria
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Urticaria
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
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Causes of Angioedema listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Angioedema as a symptom include:
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causes of Angioedema
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Medications or substances causing Angioedema:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Angioedema as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Angioedema
Definitions of Angioedema:
Angioedema: 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. SYN: angioneurotic edema, giant hives, giant urticaria, periodic edema.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
An itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Organs affected by Angioedema:
The list of organs typically affected by Angioedema may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Angioedema
The list below shows some of the causes of Angioedema mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Angioedema
How Common are these Causes of Angioedema?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Angioedema.
Of the 111
causes of Angioedema that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 3
causes are "very common" diseases
- 5
causes are "common" diseases
- 0
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 1
causes are "rare" diseases
- 2
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 104
causes have no prevalence information.
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causes of Angioedema
Conditions listing symptoms: Angioedema:
The following list of conditions
have 'Angioedema' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Anaphylaxis
... angioedemaAutoimmune Urticaria
... AngioedemaAutoimmune Vasculitis
... AngioedemaC
Chemical poisoning - Barium
... angioedemaCutis verticis gyrata
... angioedemaE
Egg Hypersensitivity
... angioedemaF
Food Additive Adverse reaction - amines
... angioedemaFood Additive Adverse reaction - chocolate
... angioedemaFood Additive Adverse reaction - food additives
... angioedemaFood Additive Adverse reaction - MSG
... angioedemaFood Additive Adverse reaction - salicylate
... angioedemaFood Additive Adverse reaction - sulfite
... angioedemaFood Additive Adverse reaction - sulphite
... angioedemaH
Hives
... angioedemaP
Peanut allergies
... AngioedemaPenicillin allergy
... AngioedemaPollen allergy
... AngioedemaS
Skin allergies
... AngioedemaSkin conditions
... AngioedemaSkin rash
... AngioedemaV
Vasculitis hypersensitivity
... AngioedemaVibratory angioedema
... Angioedema
Conditions listing complications: Angioedema:
The following list of conditions
have 'Angioedema' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
H
Hives
... angioedema
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Causes of Angioedema Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Angioedema based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Angioedema?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Angioedema, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
What are the alternative names for Angioedema:
Hives, Weal, Welt, Wheals, Urticaria
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Angioedema:
Symptoms related to Angioedema:
Hives (221 causes), Wheals, Skin rash (930 causes), Blood vessel symptoms (136 causes), Swelling (3152 causes), Allergic reaction (28 causes), Itching (1268 causes), Stridor (670 causes), Respiratory arrest
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Medical News summaries about Angioedema
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