Hereditary Angioedema treatment in Cuauhtémoc

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.