Idiopathic angioedema
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What is idiopathic angioedema?
Idiopathic angioedema is a reaction similar to hives. It affects deeper layers of the skin, and the cause is unknown. Angioedema often appears around the eyes, cheeks and/or lips. Symptoms include, swelling of the skin, pain or warmth in the affected areas, and large welts.
Common symptoms reported by people with idiopathic angioedema
Treatments taken by people for idiopathic angioedema
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Who has idiopathic angioedema on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 173 say idiopathic angioedema is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 17 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 22 | |
| 60s | 17 | |
| 70+ | 48 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 5 | |
| 20-29 years | 1 | |
| 30-39 years | 8 | |
| 40-49 years | 5 | |
| 50-59 years | 3 | |
| 60-69 years | 4 | |
| 70+ years | 5 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 39 | |
| Female | 200 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 83 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 4 |