What is Hereditary Angioedema? How Hereditary Angioedema can be treated?
Hereditary Angioedema , also known as Idiopathic Congenital Angioedema (IAC) is a progressive, life-threatening disease that affects the blood vessels of the extremities, especially the legs. An estimated 95% of cases are genetic and therefore have no known triggers. Symptoms include excessive sweating, skin rash, leg ulcers, poor lymphatic flow, and swollen ankles. It is often fatal. However, there are treatments available for those suffering from IAC. Limbs, face, intestinal tract, and airway are key areas where it mostly develop. For those who suffer from Hereditary Angioedema , lifestyle changes and treatments (such as a low-salt diet and daily exercise) can help reduce or eliminate symptoms. Doctors may recommend treating patients with a c1 inhibitor, which is a vasodilator that dilates blood vessels. A study on over 900 patients with IAC found that taking a daily low-salt, low-protein, high-fiber, high-water formula (the R-complex) significantly helped relieve IAC symptoms. Stu...