Hereditary Angioedema
Hereditary angioedema is a rare, genetic disease that causes episodes of swelling in different parts of the body. It is due to an alteration in certain proteins that regulate inflammation, which allows fluid to accumulate in the tissues.
How it manifests: episodes of swelling in the face, lips, hands, feet, or abdomen, sometimes with intense abdominal pain. Swelling of the throat is the most delicate situation because it affects breathing.
When is it urgent? If the swelling compromises the airway, it is an emergency that requires immediate attention.
Who treats it? The allergist and the immunologist are the ones who study this condition, and the pediatrician takes part when it affects children. Given its familial component, a specialized evaluation is very useful for the people affected and their relatives.
Data on 29 doctors who treat hereditary angioedema
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Doctors specialized in hereditary angioedema
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Raúl Velázquez Alvarado
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dra. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dra. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dra. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Frequently asked questions
What is hereditary angioedema?
Hereditary angioedema is a rare, genetic disease that causes episodes of swelling in different parts of the body. It is due to an alteration in certain proteins that regulate inflammation, which allows fluid to accumulate in the tissues.
Which doctor treats hereditary angioedema?
Hereditary Angioedema is usually treated by specialists in allergist, immunologist, pediatrician.