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Hereditary angioedema (types I and II) (also known as HAE) is a rare autosomal dominantly inherited blood disorder that causes episodic attacks of swelling that may affect the face extremities genitals gastrointestinal tract and upper airways.Swellings of the intestinal mucosa may lead to vomiting and painful colic-like intestinal spasms that may mimic intestinal obstruction. Airway edema may be life-threatening.
