Hereditary Angioedema
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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 168 doctors who treat hereditary angioedema
Which specialist treats hereditary angioedema?
Hereditary angioedema is evaluated by an allergist, a specialist in allergic reactions, or by an immunologist, who confirms the diagnosis through specific tests. In children, a pediatrician can coordinate care. See these specialists if you have recurring episodes of swelling without a clear allergic cause.
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Doctors specialized in hereditary angioedema
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
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 evaluated by an allergist, a specialist in allergic reactions, or by an immunologist, who confirms the diagnosis through specific tests. In children, a pediatrician can coordinate care. See these specialists if you have recurring episodes of swelling without a clear allergic cause.