An Essential Problem in Patients with Hereditary Angioedema: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• DOI: 10.17343/sdutfd.1457010
• Publication Date: 2024-09-23T07:10:54Z
• Authors: Mehmet Kılınç; Fatih Çölkesen; Filiz Sadi Aykan; Recep Evcen; Eray Yıldız; Tuğba Önalan; Mehmet Emin Gerek; Şevket Arslan
• Keywords: Hereditary Angioedema; Medical record; Demographics

Objective: Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is characterized by attacks of subcutaneous and mucosal edema. HAE usually affects the skin or tissues upper respiratory gastrointestinal tract. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) one diseases in which abdominal symptoms may be confused. In this study, we aimed to clarify role IBS clinical presentation diagnostic delay HAE. Material Method: 50 patients with followed our clinic between January 2013 April 2023 were included hospital records retrospectively reviewed. Patients divided into two groups, those without IBS, evaluated according Rome IV criteria for diagnosing IBS. Results: The mean age study group was 40 ± 13 years, 60% (n=30) female. observed 30% (n=15) patients, (n=9) had before frequency history tract medical/surgical more frequent (p