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==Natural History== | ==Natural History== | ||
The stomach attacks in angioedema can last anywhere from 1-5 days on average, and can require hospitalization for aggressive pain management and hydration. | The [[stomach]] attacks in angioedema can last anywhere from 1-5 days on average, and can require hospitalization for aggressive [[pain]] management and [[hydration]]. [[Abdominal]] attacks have also been known to cause a significant increase in the patient's [[white blood cell]] count, usually in the vicinity of 13-30,000. As the [[symptom]]s begin to diminish, the white count slowly begins to decrease, returning to normal when the attack subsides. | ||
==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
Possible | Possible [[complication]]s include: | ||
* [[Anaphylactic reaction]]. | * [[Anaphylactic reaction]]. | ||
* Life-threatening airway blockage (if swelling occurs in the throat). | * Life-threatening airway blockage (if swelling occurs in the throat). | ||
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Angioedema that does not affect the breathing may be uncomfortable, but is usually harmless and goes away in a few days. | Angioedema that does not affect the breathing may be uncomfortable, but is usually harmless and goes away in a few days. | ||
Predicting where and when the next episode of edema will occur is impossible. Most patients have an average of one episode per month, but there are also patients who have weekly episodes or only one or two episodes per year. The triggers can vary and include | Predicting where and when the next episode of [[edema]] will occur is impossible. Most patients have an average of one episode per month, but there are also patients who have weekly episodes or only one or two episodes per year. The triggers can vary and include [[infection]]s, minor injuries, mechanical irritation, operations or stress. In most cases, [[edema]] develops over a period of 12-36 hours and then subsides within 2-5 days. | ||
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Revision as of 18:52, 30 January 2013
Template:Angioedema Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Natural History
The stomach attacks in angioedema can last anywhere from 1-5 days on average, and can require hospitalization for aggressive pain management and hydration. Abdominal attacks have also been known to cause a significant increase in the patient's white blood cell count, usually in the vicinity of 13-30,000. As the symptoms begin to diminish, the white count slowly begins to decrease, returning to normal when the attack subsides.
Complications
Possible complications include:
- Anaphylactic reaction.
- Life-threatening airway blockage (if swelling occurs in the throat).
- Death
Prognosis
Angioedema that does not affect the breathing may be uncomfortable, but is usually harmless and goes away in a few days.
Predicting where and when the next episode of edema will occur is impossible. Most patients have an average of one episode per month, but there are also patients who have weekly episodes or only one or two episodes per year. The triggers can vary and include infections, minor injuries, mechanical irritation, operations or stress. In most cases, edema develops over a period of 12-36 hours and then subsides within 2-5 days.