Hereditary Angiodema

Rare inherited diagnosis, characterized by accumulation of fluids outside of blood vessels, blocking normal flow of blood or lymphatic fluid and causing swelling of tissues. This is cause by a deficiency in of a protein called C1 esterase inhibitor which maintains normal flow of fluids through capillaries. Symptoms can include slow progressive swelling without urticaria that generally subsides over 48-72 hours, located in mouth, hands, feet, or abdomen.

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