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- Nonspecific immune responseMedicineNet: Definition of Inflammation
- Inappropriate triggers of inflammation can cause certain arthritis'sWebMD: Inflammation: what You Need to Know
- Can affect internal organsWebMD: Inflammation: what You Need to Know
- Acute inflammation: Body's immediate response to injuryUniversity of Birmingham: Acute Inflammation
- Chronic inflammation: Ongoing response to an illness such as arthritis or asthmaDiagnose Me: Chronic Inflammation
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Inflammation refers to the body's immune response to injury and infection. Inflammation can occur in different regions of the body. A few common examples of inflammations include arthritis, asthma and tendinitis.John W. Kimball: Inflammation WebMD: What is inflammation? GlycoScience & Nutrition: Glyconutritionals:Implications in Inflammation
Inflammatory Response
- Pain: Caused by swollen tissues
- Swelling: Caused by an influx fluid into the damaged area
- Redness: Due to dilation of blood vessels
- Heat: Caused by an increase of blood flow to the regionAlan Kennedy: The Inflammatory Response University of Nottingham: The Inflammatory Response
Conditions Associated With Inflammation
- Cystitis: Inflammation of the bladderMayo Clinic: Cystitis
- Myositis: Inflammation of the skeletal musclesMedlinePlus: Myositis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Inflammation of the jointsMedicineNet: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Tendinitis: Inflammation the tendonWebMD: Tendinitis
- Bursitis: Inflammation to joints caused by repetitive motioneMedicineHealth: Bursitis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Inflammation in the bones and jointsVasculitis Foundation: Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Burns: Involves multiple organ systems and different responsesMassachusetts General Hospital: Inflammation and Infection
- Injury or Trauma: Damage to tissueCharles Sturt University: Senior Science
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Inflammation Questions
Whats the difference between flammable and inflammable? 2 AnswersBoth words in fact have the same exact meaning. If something is "flammable" it means it will burn readily and likewise "inflammable" will also burn readily. Acc... read more
My uvula (the thing at the back of my throat) is swollen and red. How do I reduce the inflammation? 5 AnswersNot a doc. Anecdotal - Gargling with peroxide or salt water. Avoid wheat, dairy, meat and other heavy foods. Avoid acidic beverages like orange juice (sorry mom... read more
Something is wrong with my right eye. :( Does anyone know what i could do to help the inflammation underneath? 2 Answers---quote--- Eye inflammation most commonly occurs in response to infection, allergy, surgery or trauma (i.e., blow to the eye, foreign body, chemical injury). ... read more
What is the cause of death for most swine flu victims? is it the fever? is it the effects on the lungs? what makes it a killer virus? 7 AnswersThe cause of death for swine flu victims, and for sufferers of influenza in general, is respiratory failure (i.e. the failure of the lungs to oxygenate the bloo... read more
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Discovery of new type of immune cells regulating inflammation in chronic diseases http://url4.eu/nM7C
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@ThatKevinSmith put oregano oil on the bad tooth 3x a day, pain gone the next day and inflammation reduced today. Plus you'll smell likpizza
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-Oh! So eyelid inflammation (Blepharitis) I have!! Now, aside from taking antibiotics, there's a need to keep SELF from work & fb 4 awyl. K?
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@TheDailyBlonde take Vit C, & #Zyflamend to help u heal. Both great for inflammation. Also, "serrapeptase" enzyme eats scar tissue. ;)
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Study findings from Columbia University provide new insights into inflammation...http://www.newsrx.com/health-articles/1676784.html
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