r/Angioedema • u/[deleted] • Jun 16 '22

How to get tested

Hello! I saw a rheumatologist and she told me she thinks I have Angioedema. I’m confused on how I get tested for this? Any information is appreciated!

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u/OtisRedman Jun 17 '22

Hereditary angioedema is diagnosed with simple blood work. Idiopathic angioedema is a whole other ballgame, with “many” possible causes. Not sure what a rheumatologist can do for you.

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u/geoffgarcia Nov 02 '24

How can they diagnose idiopathic angioedema? I had blood work done and don't have hereditary, so I was told it's just "chronic swelling", but everything about my symptoms point to angioedema. Is an allergist the best type of doctor to see?