What can swelling in your belly from hereditary angioedema (HAE) cause?
ANSWER
Swelling in your intestine from hereditary angioedema (HAE) can cause:
- Extreme pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Reviewed by Neha Pathak on March 16, 2021
SOURCES:
HAEA: “What is HAE?” "Treating HAE."
AAAAI: “Understanding Hereditary Angioedema.”
Chnniah, N. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, February 2009.
National Center for Advance Translational Sciences: “Hereditary angioedema.”
National Library of Medicine, Genetics Home Reference: "What is hereditary angioedema?"
NORD: “Angioedema, Hereditary.”
HAECanada: “Frequently Asked Questions.”
SOURCES:
HAEA: “What is HAE?” "Treating HAE."
AAAAI: “Understanding Hereditary Angioedema.”
Chnniah, N. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, February 2009.
National Center for Advance Translational Sciences: “Hereditary angioedema.”
National Library of Medicine, Genetics Home Reference: "What is hereditary angioedema?"
NORD: “Angioedema, Hereditary.”
HAECanada: “Frequently Asked Questions.”
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