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Hereditary angioedema is a condition of the immune system. It causes severe swelling, in the face, arms, legs, lips, eyes, tongue, throat, airway, and abdominal cramping. The trigger of the episode can be unknown or related to stress or trauma.
How do members experience hereditary angioedema?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hereditary angioedema*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for hereditary angioedema*
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Hereditary angioedema is a condition of the immune system. It causes severe swelling, in the face, arms, legs, lips, eyes, tongue, throat, airway, and abdominal cramping. The trigger of the episode can be unknown or related to stress or trauma.
Common symptoms reported by people with hereditary angioedema
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for hereditary angioedema
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