Question 1

can my thyroid start working again and cause me to get hives and angiodema if i take my thyroid medicine-my throat swells but not fully?

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Question?: The question is unclear. Do you mean that thyroid pill helped or triggered your angioedema and hives?  If you take thyroid replacement, the thyroid would reduce or stop producing thyroid hormone.

Question 2

can angioedema be cured?

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Angioedema: If there are medications that help already depends a lot on what the reason

Question 3

what sort of problem is angioedema?

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Hives: Angioedema is a hereditary or acquired abnormality of the chemical system of the body that is used normally to protect against germs and infections as well as foreign chemicals. Fortunately, the abnormalities of the systems have been well worked out and the angioedema is treatable, though not usually curable like an infection, rare cases lead to shock and death.

Question 4

can i get angioedema from botox?  i don't have asthma.

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Allergy: Allergic reaction to Botox can occur.

Question 5

are daily hives breakouts a common symptom of angioedema?

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They can be: Chronic hives are thought to be an autoimmune reaction to the cells that make histamine, and can be associated with swelling of the lips and tongue. This type of angioedema is usually itchy and rarely affects the back of the throat or causes trouble breathing. The hereditary form of angioedema does not cause hives and does not itch, but can cause trouble breathing. See an allergist for more info.

Question 6

when does prophylaxis for hereditary angioedema become necessary?

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It depends: Great question. It really depends on two factors: 1. The severity of the reactions, and 2. The frequency of the reactions. When the reactions become too severe and/or too frequent, prophylactic treatment is recommended. Now, what does too severe/frequent mean? It depends on the person. Ultimately, when the reactions impact a patient's daily life, it's time to consider prophylaxis.

Question 7

are there any serious potential complications of urticaria and angioedema?

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Yes: Angioedema (ae) of the tongue may compromise breathing. Ae in the absence of hives may be a symptom of c1 esterase deficiency. In this disease ae of the windpipe can lead to suffocation while ae of the gut can lead to severe pain & unnecessary surgery. Hives & ae may be symptoms of anaphylaxis a life-threatening allergic problem involving breathing, heart and digestive systems.

Question 8

i've been suffering with chronic idiopathic urticaria & angioedema for 6 months now. i still need 1/2 a tablet of 25 mg every 48 hrs. want to cure it.

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Urticaria/angioedema: the chronic idiopathic type (if no cause is found) can last  much longer, and resolves on its own, and nobody can predict when exactly will it resolve, most important is symptom control. You mentioned half a tablet of the 25 mg every 48 hours!! of which drug? if it is an antihistaminic of any kind,that's a minimal dose and probably you won't need more,if it is a steroid, better taper it,  C ur MD

Question 9

what is angioedema?

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SEVERE HIVES: 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.  The skin of the face, around the mouth, throat, and the tongue may swell up over the period of minutes to several hours.  It may be a medical emergency.

Question 10

what causes angioedema?

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ALLERGY OR GENETIC: 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.

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Can i get angioedema from botox? i don't have asthma.

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I've been suffering with chronic idiopathic urticaria & angioedema for 6 months now. i still need 1/2 a tablet of 25 mg every 48 hrs. want to cure it.

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What is angioedema?

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