Inflammation refers to the body's immune response to injury and infection. Inflammation can occur in different regions of the body. The inflammation response is a normal part of the body's defense systems attempt to achieve equilibrium after injury. http://student.ccbcmd.edu/courses/bio141/lecguide/unit4/innate/inflammation.html Inflammation can also attack healthy cells when there is a disorder. A few common examples of inflammation disorders include arthritis, asthma, gastritis and tendinitis.John W. Kimball: Inflammation WebMD: What is inflammation? GlycoScience & Nutrition: Glyconutritionals:Implications in Inflammation
This site contains a video that shows details of the acute inflammation response and various types of disorders that are the many facets of inflammation disorders. There are news and blog sections that have articles on various topics related to inflammation and there are related links on this site for further information.
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
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have an Inflammation, please consult your doctor.
The Acute Inflammation Response
Details of the acute inflammation response is covered in this video, including the five classic signs. There are great illustrations of the cellular responses that occur, including the immune system components that come into play.
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Inappropriate triggers of inflammation can cause certain arthritis'sWebMD: Inflammation: what You Need to Know
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Acute inflammation
Body's immediate response to injuryUniversity of Birmingham: Acute Inflammation
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Chronic inflammation
Ongoing response to an illness such as arthritis or asthmaDiagnose Me: Chronic Inflammation
