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.
How do members experience idiopathic angioedema?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with idiopathic 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 idiopathic angioedema*
*Data from patients with idiopathic angioedema, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with idiopathic angioedema*
*Data from patients with idiopathic angioedema, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has idiopathic angioedema on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 16 | |
| 30s | 46 | |
| 40s | 50 | |
| 50s | 59 | |
| 60s | 59 | |
| 70+ | 29 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 42 | |
| Female | 223 |