Causes
Angioedema is often associated with urticaria (hives). It can be caused by:
- Foods (eg, fruits, shellfish, nuts)
- Medications (eg, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), ACE inhibitors, ARB inhibitors, penicillin, aspirin, morphine)
- Infection
- Inhaled substances (eg, pollens, mold spores, animal dander)
- Certain diseases (eg, hyperthyroidism , cancer , rheumatic fever )
- Environment (eg, cold, heat, water)
- Skin contact with plants, animals, or medications
- Skin disease
- Genetic predisposition
Hives
Risk Factors
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. The following risk factors increase your chance of developing angioedema. If you have any of these risk factors, tell your doctor:
- Age: 30-60 years old
- Other conditions:
- Gender: female
- Drinking alcohol
- Taking NSAIDs drugs
- Emotional stress
- Hyperthyroidism
- Menstruation
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