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When it comes to celebrities, we often associate facial swelling with bad cosmetic procedures.
However, when seen in normal people, the most common association we associate with this condition is allergies. While this may be true in many cases, it certainly isn’t for everyone.
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Taking to Instagram on Dec. 20, Dr. Kunal Sood, a Maryland-based physician of anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine, explained how facial swelling is the most common symptom of angioedema, a condition that can be triggered by a number of causes.
What is angioedema?
According to the Cleveland Clinic, angioedema is “a reaction that causes swelling in the tissues beneath your skin.” Although it can affect any part of the body, its effect is usually seen on the lips and eyelids.
“Angioedema occurs when small blood vessels under the skin suddenly leak fluid, causing rapid swelling in areas such as the lips, eyelids, cheeks or tongue,” Dr Sood explained in his video post.
What triggers angioedema?
Angioedema can be both allergic and non-allergic, and can be triggered by a variety of factors, including food, medications, or insect stings.
“Allergic angioedema usually comes with hives, redness, and itching, and can progress rapidly,” warns Dr. Sood. “If the swelling is from an allergy, especially related to the lips, tongue or breathing, you should seek medical help immediately as it could become an emergency.
However, angioedema can also occur without any allergy. One such example is ACE inhibitor medications for blood pressure, which can trigger the condition even after years of use.
“Hereditary angioedema is also caused by C1 inhibitor deficiency,” the doctor shared. “These non-allergic forms often do not involve hives, develop more slowly and do not respond to typical allergy medications such as antihistamines or epinephrine.”
It is important to know the difference, as the treatment approach varies depending on the cause.
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions you may have about a medical condition.
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