Inflammation

Inflammation
Related Category: Pathology
reaction of the body to injury or to infectious, allergic, or chemical irritation.
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Eyelid Inflammation (Blepharitis) Overview
Blepharitis (BLEH-fuh-REYE-tis) is swelling and/or irritation of the eyelid, resulting from a bacterial infection, inflammation, or allergies. It is the most common eye disease.
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Inflammation
When damage to tissue occurs, the body's immunologic response to the damage is usually inflammation. The damage may be due to trauma, lack of blood supply, haemorrhage or infection.
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Joint inflammation is the body's reaction to various disease processes.
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Chronic Inflammation Could Spur Cancer
TUESDAY, Jan. 24 (HealthDay News) -- People with a high white blood cell count -- a sign of inflammation -- are more likely to die of cancer, a new study finds.
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Foreskin, inflammation of the: Inflammation of the foreskin of the penis (the prepuce) is called posthitis.
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One cause of inflammation may be infection. Research has suggested that some types of infection may increase a person's risk of developing CAD and having a heart attack.
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Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid. It develops at the place where the mucous membrane on the underside of the lid joins the skin on the top of the lid. It occurs in both children and adults. The condition can be chronic and recur.
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Pain relievers that decrease inflammation. Often called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), this group includes medications with aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen sodium.
Pain relievers that don't decrease inflammation.
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Inflammation: - The cause of inflammation and pus formation in acne is still poorly understood. It is thought that periodically the partial blockages of the hair ducts become complete.
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Inflammation of the appendix (acute appendicitis)
Inflammation of the pancreas (acute or chronic pancreatitis)
Pockets of infection (retroperitoneal abscess, abdominal abscess, pelvic abscess) ...
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Inflammation of the kidneys, known as nephritis, is a potentially dangerous condition that usually develops as a consequence of an infection elsewhere in the body.
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Inflammation If inflammation is present in the cells on the Pap smear, it means that some white blood cells were seen on your Pap smear. Inflammation of the cervix is very common and usually does not mean there is a problem.
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Inflammation of the covering of the heart (pericarditis)
Fluid overload or congestive heart failure, in which fluid backs up behind the heart into the lungs, ...
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Inflammation of the uvea is called uveitis, the condition you have. This causes general eye discomfort as well as the pain you experience in bright light.
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Inflammation in the glomeruli is called glomerulonephritis, or simply nephritis. Many diseases can cause this inflammation, which leads to proteinuria.
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Inflammation of the bile ducts (cholangitis) produces similar symptoms (plus jaundice) to inflammation of the gallbladder, but the treatment is the same.
TREATMENT" ...
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Inflammation of the liver - hepatitis - has many causes, including several viruses. One of the most common but least known about is hepatitis B, which is 100 times more infectious than HIV.
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What is it?
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Inflammation of the stomach lining.
gastroenteritis
Inflammation of the stomach and the intestines, usually producing symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
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Inflammation of the vagina and vulva most often caused by a bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection.
Description ...
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Inflammation, surgery, or injury can cause tissues to bond to other tissue or organs, much like the process of forming scar tissue. Sometimes, fibrous bands (adhesions) can form between the two surfaces.
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Inflammation of the cornea (keratitis) or membranes of the eye (uveitis)
Nerve damage
Meningitis (inflammation of the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord) ...
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inflammation in the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, or ankle
injuries to the shoulder (rotator cuff tendon tears, impingement syndrome, and recurrent dislocations), knee (cartilage tears, wearing down of or injury to the cartilage cushion, ...
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Inflammation may occur from this progressive joint destruction and pain results - particularly when the joint is under pressure during pinching and grasping activities.
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inflammation of the spine and sacroiliac joints
family history of the disease
similar non-arthritis symptoms ...
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inflammation of the eye, making it red
sore throat
cough
in men, a swelling of the testicles.
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Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
gastroenterologist (GAS-tro-en-ter-AHL-o-jist)
A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system.
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Inflammation of the kidneys, or nephritis, is the primary characteristic of acquired kidney diseases. In the most common of these, glomerulonephritis (also known as Bright's disease), the glomerulus or filtering part of the kidney becomes inflamed.
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Inflammation at the injection location.
A bad taste in the mouth.
Feeling very tired.
Nausea.
Upset stomach.
Fever.
Feeling dizzy.
Swelling of the scrotum (the sac that contains the testicles).
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As the inflammation in the appendix increases, the pain tends to move downward and to the right (right lower quadrant) and localizes directly above the position of the appendix at a point called "McBurney´s point.
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COLITIS: Inflammation of the colon.
COLONOSCOPY: An examination of the interior of the colon using a colonoscope. Also called coloscopy.
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MASTITIS - Inflammation of the breast tissue most often caused by a bacterial infection. Staphylococcus is the most common organism. This breast infection is seen most commonly in the immediate postpartum period (during breast-feeding).
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Fasciitis - Inflammation of the fascia. There are three major types: 1) Eosinophilic fasciitis, an inflammatory reaction with eosinophilia, ...
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If excessive inflammation, swelling, pain, and discharge develops, the toenail probably is infected and should be treated by a physician. A podiatrist can trim or remove the infected nail with a minor in-office surgical procedure.
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Gastritis - an inflammation of the stomach lining that has been caused by consuming too many foods that irritate the stomach, for example alcohol.
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Cellulitis The inflammation of an area of the skin (epithelial layer). Central venous catheter A special intravenous tubing that is surgically inserted into a large vein near the heart and exits from the chest or abdomen.
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A major component of the immune surveillance system, lymphatic tissue responds to inflammation, infections and malignant tumors. Any of these may cause an enlargement. For inflammation and infection, the nodes may be swollen and tender and movable.
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Symptoms include inflammation of the middle ear, often with fluid building up behind the eardrum, fever and fussiness. Your child may also tug at her ear, have problems hearing and have diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
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Benzoyl peroxide kills the bacteria which causes inflammation. It is available over the counter in 2.5%, 5% and 10% creams and lotions. It is available in gels in the same percentages but only by prescription.
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Treatment is aimed at reducing the inflammation, allowing the natural healing process to occur. If possible, stop exposure to the causative medication (or other antigen).
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Epivir-HBV (lamivudine) tablet and oral solution Indication: treatment of chronic hepatitis B associated with evidence of hepatitis B viral replication and active liver inflammation.
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CHRONIC HEPATITIS - Prolonged inflammation and death of liver cells persisting for six months or more caused by hepatitis viruses, autoimmune factors, and on occasion, unknown conditions.
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These medicines are used to control bowel inflammation in conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. This article profiles the medication and its side effects.
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children who regularly ate fresh, oily fish containing Omega-3 fatty acids were four times less likely to develop asthma than children who rarely or never ate oily fish. Scientists speculate that the Omega-3 fatty acids reduce airway inflammation and ...
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The process of tissue invasion and inflammation produces enzymes and immune stimulators (cytokines) in the vagina and uterus that may promote cervical ripening and weakening of fetal membranes.
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during arthritis but they are also involved in normal processes of tissue morphogenesis and remodeling (implantation, bone morphogenesis, mammary gland involution) and also in pathological processes such as tissue repair, chronic inflammation and ...
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