angioedema
Subcutaneous tissue swelling
Angioedema is sudden swelling beneath the skin, typically affecting the face, lips, throat, or extremities.
Unlike hives, which appear on the surface, angioedema occurs in deeper tissue layers.
It can result from allergic reactions, medication side effects, or hereditary conditions.
Throat involvement may obstruct breathing and require emergency treatment: The patient developed angioedema after taking the new medication.
Mild tissue swelling
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- distensionEnlargement from pressure
- engorgementOverfilling causing swelling
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
tumefaction · enlargement · wheals · lymphedema · periorbital · laryngeal · subcutaneous · asymmetric
Allergy-response compound
- allergyAdverse immune response
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
hives · allergens · epinephrine · antihistamines · corticosteroids · trigger · immunotherapy · antibodies
Relaxation of vessel walls
- permeabilityAbility to transmit fluids
- vascularOf blood vessels
- endotheliumCells lining blood vessels
- capillariesTiniest blood vessels
Relating to heredity
- inheritedReceived from forebears
- dominantHaving superior influence
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- complementWhat makes complete
C4 · prophylaxis · androgens · screening
Blood pressure medication name
- NSAIDNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- contraindicatedMedically inadvisable due to risk
- discontinuationFormal ending of something
Medical swallowing difficulty
- hoarsenessRough, scratchy voice quality
- stridorTurbulent airway noise
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
puffiness
Mild tissue swelling
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- distensionEnlargement from pressure
- engorgementOverfilling causing swelling
bloating · tumefaction · enlargement · wheals · lymphedema · periorbital · laryngeal · subcutaneous · asymmetric · localized
histamine
Allergy-response compound
- allergyAdverse immune response
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
urticaria · hives · allergens · epinephrine · antihistamines · corticosteroids · trigger · immunotherapy · antibodies · acute
vasodilation
Relaxation of vessel walls
- permeabilityAbility to transmit fluids
- vascularOf blood vessels
- endotheliumCells lining blood vessels
genetic
Relating to heredity
complement · C4 · prophylaxis · androgens · screening
lisinopril
Blood pressure medication name
- NSAIDNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- contraindicatedMedically inadvisable due to risk
dysphagia
Medical swallowing difficulty
- hoarsenessRough, scratchy voice quality
- stridorTurbulent airway noise
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
angioedemaurticaria
Raised itchy skin welts
hives · contact dermatitis · eczema · wheals
edema, angiogenesis, angiography, angioplasty, angiogram, hemangioma, angioma, angio-edema