Hereditary angioedema is a rare hereditary disorder that causes inflammation under the skin, as well as in the lungs and gut. Moreover, this condition can occur in various areas of your body. Even though you are born with this condition, there are treatments that help control it.
The symptoms usually begin in childhood and worsen over the adolescent years. Many people are unaware that HAE is the cause of their swelling until they reach adulthood.
The face, limbs, airways, and intestinal system are the most common parts of the body that are susceptible to swelling. In addition, stress or a minor injury might be the cause of an attack. However, the swelling usually happens without warning.
Attacks that involve the intestinal tract may cause intense vomiting, abdominal pain, and nausea. Also, the swelling in the air passage can limit breathing and can lead to dangerous blockage of the air passage.
