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How To Treat Swelling After A Rash That Lasts For 24-36 Hours?

allergies: about twice a month i have a rash (not hives) then within 24hrs i will have swelling anywhere on my body or within my mouth; throat or tounge this has gone on for many years (i'm 71). i have been to many doctors and no one has ever figuried it out. my question is what can i take to stop the swelling, the rash is not a problem. sometimes there is upset stomach with the swelling as it is going away. the swelling usually last 24-36 hrs. thank you
Fri, 24 Jan 2014
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Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM

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 urticaria as it seems to be the case in you.


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

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How To Treat Swelling After A Rash That Lasts For 24-36 Hours?

Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM 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 urticaria as it seems to be the case in you. 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