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Inflammation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Inflammation is a natural defense of the body to protect against foreign substances or injury. Inflammation, though, can cause problems in certain diseases. ... What Is Inflammation?
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Alternate Name(s): Edema; Anasarca ... Swelling involves the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body structures. It is caused by excessive buildup of fluid in the tissues. This buildup can lead to a rapid increase in weight over a short period of time (days to weeks). Swelling can ...
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The inflammatory response (inflammation) occurs when tissues are injured by bacteria, trauma, toxins, heat, or any other cause. The damaged tissue releases chemicals including histamine, bradykinin, and serotonin.
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Information on inflammation and diseases associated with inflammation such as arthritis, tendonitis, and bursitis. ... What Is Inflammation? ... What Diseases Are Associated With Inflammation?
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There are many diseases that are associated with inflammation of muscles. Furthermore, many conditions may appear to involve muscles but may actually be a result of disease of the tendons, joints, or bones.
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Treating Inflammation ... Acute Inflammation: Sepsis and Septic Shock ... Inappropriate inflammation can be treated with...
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Learn more about rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes chronic joint inflammation, which has symptoms that include stiffness, fever, muscle and joint aches, loss of appetite, and fatigue. ... Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints.
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