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angioedema
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | angioedema - recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugsatrophedema, giant hives, periodic edema, Quincke's edemadropsy, edema, hydrops, oedema - swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities |
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angioedema
angioedema [an″je-o-ĕ-de´mah] a localized edematous reaction of the deep dermis or subcutaneous or submucosal tissues appearing as giant wheals; urticaria is the same physiologic reaction occurring in the superficial portions of the dermis.hereditary angioedema an autosomal dominant disorder of the complement system manifested as recurrent episodes of edema of the skin, upper respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract. It may be mediated by such factors as minor trauma, sudden changes in environmental temperature, and sudden emotional stress. adj., adj angioede´matous.an·gi·o·e·de·ma (an'jē-ō-ĕ-dē'mă), 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. Synonym(s): angioneurotic edema, giant hives, giant urticaria, periodic edemaangioedema (ăn′jē-ō-ĭ-dē′mə)n. Rapid swelling of the subcutaneous tissues and submucosal membranes, often accompanied by urticaria.angioneurotic oedema (1) Acquired angioedema, a chronic and potentially fatal condition characterised by abdominal pain and episodic localised subcutaneous, periorbital, periocular and laryngeal oedema, due to an absence of C1 esterase inhibitor.
Clinical findings
Recurrent oedema; abdominal pain; laryngeal oedema, which may compromise breathing.
Diagnosis
History of recurrent angioedema, abnormally low or absent C1 esterase inhibitor in blood.
Triggers
Allergies (e.g., foods, pollen, insect bites); drugs (e.g., ACE inhibitors, salicylates); stress; exposure to cold, water, sunlight or heat.
Management
Epinephrine, antihistamines, corticosteroids (androgens).
(2) Hereditary angioneurotic oedema, see thereangioedema 1. A general term for a vascular reaction of the deep dermis, subcutaneous or submucosal tissues, which corresponds to localized edema 2º to vasodilation and ↑ capillary permeability.2. Angioneurotic edema, see there.an·gi·o·e·de·ma (an'jē-ō-ĕ-dē'mă) 1. Recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema of sudden onset, usually disappearing within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, frequently as an allergic reaction to foods or drugs.2. Synonym(s): Quincke disease. Synonym(s): angio-oedema, angioneurotic edema (1) , Bannister disease, giant urticaria. AngioedemaAn allergic skin disease characterized by patches of confined swelling involving the skin the layers beneath the skin, the mucous membranes, and sometimes the viscera—called also angioneurotic edema, giant urticaria, Quincke's disease, or Quincke's edema.Mentioned in: Allergies, Antihypertensive DrugsBannister, Henry M., U.S. physician, 1844-1920. Bannister disease - recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema, frequently an allergic reaction to foods or drugs. Synonym(s): angioedema
Quincke, Heinrich Irenaeus, German physician, 1842-1922. Quincke capillary pulsation - Synonym(s): Quincke pulseQuincke disease - Synonym(s): Quincke edemaQuincke edema - recurrent, large, circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema of sudden onset, usually disappearing within 24 hours. Synonym(s): angioedema; Milton disease; Milton urticaria; Quincke disease; Quincke I syndromeQuincke meningitis - intracranial hypertension of unknown origin.Quincke needleQuincke pulse - capillary pulsation, a sign of arteriolar dilation and especially well seen in severe aortic insufficiency. Synonym(s): Quincke capillary pulsation; Quincke signQuincke puncture - a puncture into the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region to obtain spinal fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Synonym(s): lumbar punctureQuincke sign - Synonym(s): Quincke pulseQuincke spinal needleQuincke I syndrome - Synonym(s): Quincke edemaan·gi·o·e·de·ma (an'jē-ō-ĕ-dē'mă) Recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous or mucosal edema of sudden onset, usually disappearing within 24 hours; often due to an allergic reaction to foods or drugs.
Synonym(s): angioneurotic edema. Patient discussion about angioedemaQ. Is severe diarrhea sign of angioedema? I have sudden onset of painful diarrhea with stomach pain.A. Severe diarrhea can be a sign of angioedema but it is a very unlikely way of angioedema to show, especially if that is the only symptoms and there is no obvious seen swelling of skin or shortness of breath. Stomach ache with diarrhea is usually caused by an infection, most likely a viral infection, and should pass within a few days. If symptoms are unbarable or continue, you should see your doctor. Q. What can cause an angioedema on 15 year old girl? I’ve been getting angioedema signs on my left arm for the past few weeks, not severe but it itches and sure don’t help my low-as-it-is self esteem…A. The following may cause angioedema -
Animal dander
Certain medications (drug allergy)
Emotional stress
Exposure to water, sunlight, cold or heat
Foods (such as berries, shellfish, nuts, eggs, milk, other)
Insect bites
Pollen
Hives or angioedema may also occur after an illness or infection.
Try to see if you were exposed to any of this and report it to your Dr.
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Related to angioedema: Hereditary angioedemaSynonyms for angioedemanoun recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edemaSynonyms- atrophedema
- giant hives
- periodic edema
- Quincke's edema
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