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Dr. Sandeep Budhiraja
Group Chairman – Internal Medicine & Group Medical Director – Max Healthcare
Internal Medicine
Experience: 30+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Rajiv Dang
Principal Director & HOD – Internal Medicine and Medical Director
Internal Medicine
Experience: 39+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Arun Dewan
Principal Director - Internal Medicine & Critical Care
Internal Medicine, Critical Care
Experience: 41+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Pankaj Aneja
Senior Director - Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases
Endocrinology & Diabetes, Internal Medicine
Experience: 43+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Vineet Arora
Senior Director
Endocrinology & Diabetes, Internal Medicine
Experience: 26+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Ajay Kumar Gupta
Senior Director & Head - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 21+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Alok Joshi
Senior Director - Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases
Endocrinology & Diabetes, Internal Medicine
Experience: 43+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Monica Mahajan
Senior Director – Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 28+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Mukesh Mehra
Senior Director - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 38+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. S.K Nagrani
Senior Director – Diabetology & Metabolic Diseases
Endocrinology & Diabetes, Internal Medicine, Diabesity Clinic
Experience: 40+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Ashutosh Shukla
Senior Director – Internal Medicine & Medical Advisor – Max Hospital, Gurgaon
Internal Medicine
Experience: 33+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Ajita Bagai Kakkar
Director - Dermatology, Lasers and Aesthetic Medicines
Dermatology
Experience: 26+ Years
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Parinita Kaur
Director & Unit Head - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 12+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Manmohan Lohra
Director - Dermatology
Dermatology
Experience: 22+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Vimal Kumar Nakra
Director - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 42+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Sanjay Raina
Director
Endocrinology & Diabetes, Internal Medicine
Experience: 26+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Swadesh Kumar Singh
Director – Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 28+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Gurpreet Singh Babra
Director - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 23+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Hridaya Nath Tripathi
Director & HOD – Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 51+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Pankaj Chaudhary
Associate Director - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 31+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Vandana Garg
Associate Director - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 35+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Jay Kirtani
Associate Director - Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 22+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Ashok Kumar
Associate Director & Head of Unit
Internal Medicine
Experience: 27+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr (Col) Adnan Masood
Associate Director - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 19+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Neelima Mishra
Associate Director - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 35+ Years
Gender: Female
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is angioedema?
Angioedema is a sudden and temporary swelling of deeper layers of the skin, mucous membranes, or submucosal tissues due to localized fluid accumulation.
What causes angioedema?
Angioedema can be triggered by allergies (e.g., food, medication), hereditary factors, certain medications (e.g., ACE inhibitors), infections, or autoimmune disorders.
Is angioedema related to hives (urticaria)?
Yes, angioedema and hives are related. Both conditions involve allergic reactions, but hives affect the upper layer of the skin, while angioedema affects deeper tissues.
How long does angioedema last?
Angioedema typically resolves within 24-48 hours, but hereditary angioedema may last longer without proper treatment.
What are the common symptoms of angioedema?
Symptoms include swelling around the eyes, lips, hands, feet, or genitalia, and sometimes a tingling or burning sensation.
Can angioedema be life-threatening?
In some cases, especially if it involves the throat or tongue, angioedema can cause life-threatening airway obstruction. Seek immediate medical attention in such situations.
Is angioedema different from anaphylaxis?
Angioedema can be a component of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction affecting multiple body systems. However, anaphylaxis involves other symptoms like difficulty breathing and rapid heart rate.
How is angioedema diagnosed?
Diagnosis involves a detailed medical history, physical examination, and sometimes blood tests or allergy testing to identify triggers.
What is hereditary angioedema (HAE)?
HAE is a rare genetic disorder caused by deficient or dysfunctional C1 esterase inhibitors, leading to recurrent and potentially severe swelling episodes.
Is angioedema treatable?
Yes, angioedema can be treated with antihistamines, corticosteroids, or epinephrine in severe cases. Underlying triggers, if identified, should be avoided.
Are there any specific risk factors for angioedema?
Individuals with a family history of angioedema or HAE are at increased risk. ACE inhibitors used to treat hypertension can also trigger angioedema.
Can certain foods trigger angioedema?
Yes, common food triggers include shellfish, nuts, eggs, dairy products, and certain fruits like strawberries.
What role do medications play in angioedema?
Some medications, particularly ACE inhibitors used for hypertension, can trigger angioedema in susceptible individuals.
Can stress cause angioedema?
Stress itself doesn't cause angioedema, but it may exacerbate symptoms in individuals already prone to the condition.
Can angioedema affect children?
Yes, angioedema can affect people of all ages, including children.
How can I manage angioedema at home?
For mild cases, over-the-counter antihistamines can help manage symptoms. Avoiding triggers and staying calm can also be beneficial.
Can angioedema be prevented?
Preventing angioedema involves identifying triggers and avoiding them, as well as properly managing underlying conditions.
Are there any long-term complications of angioedema?
Recurrent angioedema episodes can lead to scarring or thickening of affected tissues over time.
Can pregnancy worsen angioedema?
Pregnancy itself doesn't worsen angioedema, but hormonal changes may influence symptom severity in pregnant women with the condition.
Is there a cure for hereditary angioedema (HAE)?
While there's no cure, HAE can be managed with medications like C1 esterase inhibitors and androgen derivatives to prevent or reduce swelling episodes.
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FAQs reviewed by Dr. Prateek Nagrani, Attending Consultant, Dermatology.