Angioedema
It is swelling that is like hives. This swelling is deeper under the skin instead of on its surface. You can have angioedema without hives. Swelling can be life threatening if it involves your mouth or throat.
It is swelling that is like hives. This swelling is deeper under the skin instead of on its surface. You can have angioedema without hives. Swelling can be life threatening if it involves your mouth or throat.
It may be caused by an allergic reaction. During the reaction, histamine and other chemicals are released into the bloodstream. Your body releases these chemicals that lead to the swelling when your immune system detects an allergen. In some cases, the cause of angioedema is never found. Some cases may be autoimmune in nature.
Triggers are:
You may have hives and angioedema after infections, with autoimmune disease or cancer. There is a form of angioedema that runs in families. It is called hereditary angioedema.
Medicines used to treat angioedema are:
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