Quincke's edema / angioedema – sudden onset subcutaneous and submucosal swelling "Support" Homeopathy according to Dr. Banerji

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Quincke's Edema / Angioedema – sudden subcutaneous and submucosal swelling

Quincke's edema, now mostly referred to as angioedema, is a sudden swelling of the deeper layers of the skin (subcutaneous) or mucous membranes (submucosal).

The lips, eyelids, face, tongue, and throat are particularly frequently affected. Hands, feet, the genital area, or the gastrointestinal tract can also be affected.

Angioedema can be allergy-related, but there are also non-allergic forms.

How does angioedema develop?

Increased permeability of small blood vessels causes fluid to leak into the surrounding tissue. This results in the characteristic, sometimes pronounced swelling.

Distinctions are made particularly between:

• Histamine-mediated angioedema: often as part of an allergic reaction and sometimes together with hives (urticaria)

• Bradykinin-mediated angioedema: for example, due to certain medications such as ACE inhibitors

• Hereditary angioedema (HAE): a rare hereditary disease, often due to a disorder of C1-esterase inhibitor

• acquired, non-allergic forms

Possible allergic triggers

In the case of allergy-related angioedema, possible triggers include:

• foods

• medications

• insect venoms

• latex

• other allergens

What symptoms can occur?

Typical are sudden, sometimes massive swelling of the:

• lips

• eyelids and face

• tongue

• oral and pharyngeal mucosa

• hands and feet

• genital area

If the gastrointestinal tract is involved, severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea may occur.

In allergic forms, itching, skin redness, and urticaria may also be present.

Angioedema in the area of the tongue and throat

Swelling of the tongue, throat, or larynx is particularly dangerous, as it can narrow the airways.

Warning signs are:

• increasing swelling of the tongue or throat

• difficulty swallowing

• hoarseness or voice changes

• tightness in the throat

• shortness of breath

• wheezing or noisy breathing

Diagnosis and Treatment

Treatment depends on the cause. A histamine-mediated allergic angioedema is treated differently than a bradykinin-mediated or hereditary angioedema.

In a severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis, adrenaline is the most important emergency medication. For hereditary and other bradykinin-mediated angioedemas, special medications are used.

In cases of recurrent angioedema, the exact cause should therefore be clarified by an allergist or internal medicine specialist.

Homeopathy according to Dr. Banerji

In homeopathy according to Dr. Banerji, specified homeopathic remedies and potencies are used for different disease and symptom patterns according to the Banerji protocols.

Reliable treatment of acute angioedema or the prevention of life-threatening airway swelling using homeopathic remedies is not scientifically proven. Necessary emergency treatment must under no circumstances be replaced or delayed by homeopathic treatment.

Important note

Angioedema with swelling of the tongue or throat, shortness of breath, hoarseness, swallowing problems, or circulatory problems is a medical emergency. In this case, emergency services must be called immediately.

The information on this page is for general information only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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