Diseases
inflammatory conditions
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Overview
When the body activates the immune system, it sends out inflammatory cells. These cells attack bacteria or heal damaged tissue. If the body sends out inflammatory cells when you are not sick or injured, you may have chronic inflammation. Inflammation is a symptom of many chronic diseases, such as arthritis or Alzheimer’s disease.
Symptoms
- flushed skin at the site of the injury.
- fatigue
- swelling
- pain or tenderness.
- heat
Causes
- autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, where your body attacks healthy tissue.
- exposure to toxins, like pollution or industrial chemicals.
- untreated acute inflammation, such as from an infection or injury.
Risk factors
- drink alcohol in excess.
- have a high body mass index (bmi) that falls within the ranges for obesity
- exercise at your maximum intensity too frequently, or you don’t exercise enough.
Diagnosis
- erythrocyte sedimentation rate (esr)
- c-reactive protein (crp)
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is inflammatory conditions?
When the body activates the immune system, it sends out inflammatory cells. These cells attack bacteria or heal damaged tissue. If the body sends out inflammatory cells when you are not sick or injured, you may have chronic inflammation. Inflammation is a symptom of many chronic diseases, such as arthritis or Alzheimer’s disease.
What are the symptoms of inflammatory conditions?
flushed skin at the site of the injury., fatigue, swelling, pain or tenderness., heat
What causes inflammatory conditions?
autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, where your body attacks healthy tissue.; exposure to toxins, like pollution or industrial chemicals.; untreated acute inflammation, such as from an infection or injury.
Which medicines are used for inflammatory conditions?
betamethasone
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