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Skin: Swelling Beneath The Skin (Angioedema)

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Skin: Swelling Beneath The Skin (Angioedema)

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Angioedema

Rapid swelling of the skin(the swellings are called welts), similar to hives but the swelling is underneath the skin. Occurs mostly around the eyes and lips but can happen around the hands, feet and throat. Can be triggered by certain allergies. Welts are itchy and painful

Tags: swelling, allergy, welts, itchy, painful

Symptom classification

Body areaEntire Body
Body areaSkin

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

22

Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

52