What is hereditary angioedema?

Hereditary angioedema is a condition of the immune system. It causes severe swelling, in the face, arms, legs, lips, eyes, tongue, throat, airway, and abdominal cramping. The trigger of the episode can be unknown or related to stress or trauma.

How do members experience hereditary angioedema?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hereditary angioedema*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for hereditary angioedema*

Who has hereditary angioedema on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 6
30s 8
40s 20
50s 10
60s 10
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 13
Female 43