Diseases
inflammation
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Overview
Inflammation is an essential part of your body's healing process. It occurs when inflammatory cells travel to the place of an injury or foreign body like bacteria. If inflammatory cells stay too long, it may lead to chronic inflammation.
Symptoms
- redness
- pain
- swelling
- loss of function
- heat
Causes
- exposure to a substance, such as a bee sting or dust, an injury, or an infection.
- autoimmune disorders, or sensitivity.
Risk factors
- disease (infections, autoimmune, or hypersensitivity)
- drugs could lead to inflammation if it caused hypersensitivity reaction.
- exposure to irritants.
Diagnosis
- esr test.
- c-reactive protein (crp)
- serum protein electrophoresis (spe)
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is inflammation?
Inflammation is an essential part of your body's healing process. It occurs when inflammatory cells travel to the place of an injury or foreign body like bacteria. If inflammatory cells stay too long, it may lead to chronic inflammation.
What are the symptoms of inflammation?
redness, pain, swelling, loss of function, heat
What causes inflammation?
exposure to a substance, such as a bee sting or dust, an injury, or an infection.; autoimmune disorders, or sensitivity.
Which medicines are used for inflammation?
acetylsalicylic acid, alpha amylase, chymotrypsin, dexamethasone, dexibuprofen, hydrocortisone, ibuprofen, indomethacin, ketorolac, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone, tumeric
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