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Hereditary angioedema
Hereditary angioedema is an inherited disorder in which patients experience periods of fluid accumulation outside of the blood vessels resulting is swelling. The accumulation of fluids can block normal flow of bodily fluids including blood and lymphatic fluid. During a flare up, patients may have swelling in external areas such as the hands, feet, or face or internal areas such as the intestinal tract or airway.
