Body Edema

[Betty_zz_Boop]

Every end of August and September I face the same allergy.(as i told that it might be allergy)
It's make the inside of my nose to swell up therefore I have problem breathing, and the most
difficult from me is when my body swell up especial  my foots and arms (edema).
That swelling causes me pain.
This edema it last for 2 months and then every thing come to normal.
I kindly ask how I can manage to control it?  
Does any kind o allergy can cause such a thing ?

Many thanks in advance for your help.

Betty

[Betty_zz_Boop]

Hello,

Many thanks for your prompt reply.

It help me a lot I will take that blood test and I will informed you.

Thanks again for your help.

Betty

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

You symptoms are suggestive of angioedema. Angioedema is a disorder that affects the deeper layers of the skin and triggers significant swelling, particularly in the hands, face and feet. Sometimes, angioedema appears in tandem with hives (urticaria). Allergic angioedema occurs when an allergic reaction is triggered by one of many common allergens like pollens,dust mites,molds,certain foods,environmental factors like cold,heat etc and insect bites.it causes marked swelling of different bodt parts.

It is diagnosed by clinical examination and blood tests like RAST.Treatment primarily involves avoidance of the offending agent and medicines like oral antihistaminics and steroids.In severe cases,I/V steroids and immunotherapy may be needed.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing.