Deficiency of functional C1-INH activity is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder that can be further classified into 2 types. Type I HAE, which accounts for approximately 85% of cases, occurs due to ...

Angioedema, a type of swelling that affects the skin and tissues of the body, commonly affects the lips. Angioedema is a type of swelling that affects the deep tissues of the skin and other systems.

Swollen supraclavicular lymph nodes may occur as a reaction to infection or due to metastatic cancer. This type of swelling typically occurs just above a person’s collarbone. Lymph nodes are part of ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother is 74 and has edema in his legs and feet. He doesn’t exercise; he basically just sleeps and plays games on his computer. His bedroom is upstairs, and he struggles going up ...

Angioedema is deep tissue swelling that may occur due to various health conditions. Treating angioedema swelling depends on the cause. Angioedema may be acute or chronic, and acute symptoms may last ...