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Skin Swelling (Angiodema) |
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 Angiodema is a swelling in the deep layers of the skin and can be accompanied by hives. The condition is temporary, but can cause discomfort and self-consciousness due to the appearance.
Angiodema is found most often in soft tissues, such as on the face, hands, eyelids, mouth, lips, tongue, feet and genitals. The swelling is not red or itchy, but can be painful due to a burning, raised swelling. If the swelling occurs in the throat or mouth it can stop breathing and may be life-threatening at this stage.
Angiodema can appear together with hives, but there are also times when it appears on its own. Like hives, angiodema can be acute or chronic, with acute angiodema lasting for a short times, such as a few minutes to a few days. Chronic andiodema can last for a much longer period of time and be much more difficult to diagnose an obvious cause.
Treatment for angiodema is similar to hives, where the cause of the swelling is identified and avoided or teated with medication.
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