Question 1

Can kissing cause angioedema?

Accepted Answer

Some rare forms of angioedema can be induced by "trauma" so be gentle.  Some forms of angioedema are idiopathic and the trigger is not known.  Frequently angioedema is associated with hives and may be from an allergic trigger.

Question 2

What cause hereditary angioedema?

Accepted Answer

Hereditary angioedema (hae) is caused by a an uncontrolled activation of a complex cascade of proteins called complement.  Hae is a result of a deficiency or lack of functional c1 esterase inhibitor protein.  Some patients are born with this problem while other may acquire a lack of c1 esterase inhibitor from an underlying disease such as cancer.  There are new treatments available.

Question 3

What causes hereditary angioedema to occur?

Accepted Answer

Hae is the result of missing or a poorly functioning protein called c1 esterase inhibitor. When this protein is missing or abnormal then a patient may to prone to swelling problems which can be life threatening.

Question 4

What causes angioedema?

Accepted Answer

Angioedema is the rapid swelling of the skin, including the dermis, deep dermis, mucosa, and subcutaneous tissue.  If angioedema is acquired, it is usually caused by an allergy; if it is hereditary, it is due to a genetic mutation.

Question 5

What is angioedema? causes? cures?

Accepted Answer

Angioedema is essentially a bad form of hives.  
The mechanism of action is usually similar, but angioedema is the result of a stronger allergic response effecting larger blood vessels.  So not just your skin swells, but deeper tissue.  If in the throat this can be serious.  Acute treatment similar to hives: antihistamine, epinephrine, steroids.  A special kind is caused from ace inhibitors.

Question 6

Do ace inhibitors cause intestinal angioedema?

Accepted Answer

In susceptible individuals, ace inhibitors can cause angioedema. This typically involves the lips or the face, but can affect any part of the skin and internal organs such as the intestines. It would be unusual for acei to cause angioedema of only the intestines, however. A thorough evaluation by an allergist can help you sort this out.

Question 7

Can flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) cause/trigger angioedema?

Accepted Answer

Theoretically, any drug can have effects including angioedema.

Having said that,  it seems like a rare occurence. But, if the effect is intense, obviously you should not longer take flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl).

Angio edema is like an allergic reaction.  It can be significant, and cause breathing difficulties.

Question 8

I've been diagnosed w/ angioedema. i didn't tell my derm i've been taking 3 hydrocodone/day for years. could it be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Opiates can release histamine although most of the time you would end up with hives only.  On the other hand there may be many other potential causes for angioedema and perhaps an allergist can help you sort this out better. 
In the future, hide your medication history from your doctor at your own risk.

Question 9

I've had chronic hives for 2 yrs. dr cannot find cause. what are chances of me suffering from angioedema  and having a severe reaction?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes it's not possible to pinpoint the cause of hives and angioedema, especially when these conditions become chronic or recur.Hereditary angioedema is a rare inherited form of the condition. It's related to low levels or abnormal functioning of certain blood proteins (c1 inhibitors) that play a role in regulating how your immune system functions. Get an allergy test and blood work test.

Question 10

17 days post-microdiskectomy; night sweats ever since. hives/angioedema showed up day 10, first time in life. back is doing great. possible causes?

Accepted Answer

I'm a little concerned about night sweats. The surgeon would be very concerned if associated with objective fever, and we know (rarely) hives can be associated with bacterial infection. Did you receive preventative antibiotics with surgery? Surgery per say wouldn't cause hives. Sounds like you are please with outcome, so stress hives seem unlikely.

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What cause hereditary angioedema?

What causes hereditary angioedema to occur?

What causes angioedema?

What is angioedema? causes? cures?

Do ace inhibitors cause intestinal angioedema?

Can flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) cause/trigger angioedema?

I've been diagnosed w/ angioedema. i didn't tell my derm i've been taking 3 hydrocodone/day for years. could it be the cause?

I've had chronic hives for 2 yrs. dr cannot find cause. what are chances of me suffering from angioedema and having a severe reaction?

17 days post-microdiskectomy; night sweats ever since. hives/angioedema showed up day 10, first time in life. back is doing great. possible causes?

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