Why Do I Get Hives?

If Your Face Is More Swollen Than Usual, You Might Be Dealing With A Hormone Issue

Tonia L. Farmer, MD on Instagram: "ACE inhibitors are among the most prescribed medications for high blood pressure and heart disease but did you know they can sometimes cause sudden, dangerous swelling called ANGIOEDEMA? This reaction happens when the drug increases levels of bradykinin, a chemical that causes blood vessels to leak fluid into surrounding tissues. The result? Rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, face, or throat, often without hives or itching. Angioedema can occur even after year

1M views · 1.3K reactions | The symptoms of hereditary angioedema (HAE) can include attacks of swelling that can happen anywhere in the body. Some people experience a tingling sensation or a rash before an attack. Learn more about how an HAE attack occurs. | DiscoverHAE | Facebook