My first attack was at the age of four, although I don’t remember it. One morning, I couldn’t get my shoes on as my foot was so swollen. That’s how my parents knew that I had hereditary angioedema ...

Waking up with a swollen tongue can transform a normal morning into a concerning health situation. This unusual symptom, medically known as glossitis, often catches people off guard and raises ...

T he severe swelling of hereditary angioedema (HAE) can be uncomfortable and inconvenient at best, life-threatening at worst. What’s more, symptoms are unpredictable, vary in severity, and crop up out ...

For this week's clinical tip from CDOCS, Dr. Diwakar Kinra has some advice on how to help dental patients who present with extreme pain and swelling in your practice. "Hi. My name is Diwakar Kinra, ...

Swollen hands can be a troubling symptom, often indicating an underlying health issue. While occasional mild swelling can be normal, persistent or severe swelling could signal a more serious problem.

Takhzyro (lanadelumab-flyo) is a prescription drug that’s used to prevent severe swelling attacks caused by hereditary angioedema (HAE). Three of Takhzyro’s most common side effects are injection site ...

Anasarca is a type of swelling that affects the entire body and occurs when the body's tissues retain too much fluid. Extreme generalized edema is another name for the condition. Severe swelling of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We all experience a puffy face every now and again, especially after a night of drinking alcohol or ...

A new study warns that cases of acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE) – which causes severe brain swelling – are increasing. The paper, authored by 61 researchers from institutions across the country ...

Skeeter syndrome is an allergic reaction to a mosquito bite. Symptoms include swelling, soreness, redness, itching, and pain at the bite location. This reaction can start minutes after the bite and ...