Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
I would keep a possibility of Angioedema. Angioedema or Quincke's edema is the rapid swelling of the dermis,
subcutaneous tissue, mucosa and submucosal tissues. . It can be either Acquired OR
Hereditary Angioedema. It can be associated with or without urticaria.
I would like to gather some more information from you regarding your concern in order to be able to help you better.
-Since how long do you have this problem?
-Do you have any symptoms associated with the swellings?
-Are you on some oral medications? Painkillers? Anti-hypertensives?
-Do you also suffer from Hives/Urticaria?
-Does anybody else in your family has the same problem?
I would advice that you meet a
dermatologist for a proper assessment of the exact cause of Angioedema.
Your physician might ask you to undergo a few lab tests like Complete Hemogram, Urine Routine, Stool for ova/cyst, C4 levels to ascertain the exact cause.
Types of Angioedema:
-Allergic Angioedema : food, drugs, infections etc
-Non allergic Angoedema: ACE Inhibitors, Hereditary Angioedema.
I normally ask my patients of Angioedema and urticaria, to take an oral antihistamine like
loratadine or
fexofenadine once OR twice daily.
take care
regards