inflammation

Physiology

(noun)

A process that occurs during injury and generally follows hemostasis in which vasoconstriction ends and vasodilation begins.

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  • vascular
Microbiology

(noun)

A condition of any part of the body, consisting in congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain.

Related Terms

  • gastroenteritis

Examples of inflammation in the following topics:

  • Tenosynovitis

    • Tenosynovitis is the inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath (called the synovium) that surrounds a tendon.
    • Tenosynovitis is the inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath (called the synovium) that surrounds a tendon.
    • Symptoms of tenosynovitis include pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the particular joint where the inflammation occurs.
    • This condition often presents with comorbid tendinitis, which is the inflammation of the actual tendon itself.
    • Treatments for tenosynovitis depend on the severity of the inflammation and location.
  • Pyelonephritis

    • Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the kidney tissue and surrounding area, commonly caused by a bacterial infection ascending up the upper urinary tract.
    • Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the kidney tissue, calyces, and renal pelvis.
    • A similar term is "pyelitis" which means inflammation of the pelvis and calyces.
  • Inflammation

    • Vasodilation is the reason for the redness, heat, and pain associated with inflammation.
    • Neutrophils are recruited to the site of inflammation by various cytokines.
    • If the problem is not resolved, acute inflammation could occur again.
    • Repeated bouts of acute inflammation, known as chronic inflammation, leads to a progressive shift in the type of cells present at the site of inflammation and is characterized by simultaneous destruction and healing of the tissue from the inflammatory process.
    • Describe the biological mechanisms of inflammation and its role in innate immunity
  • Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU)

    • Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) is an urethral inflammation that is not caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
    • Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) is a urethral inflammation that is not caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a classification used by doctors for treatment purposes.
    • There are multiple infectious agents that can cause nongonococcal inflammation of the urethra.
    • Parasites such as Trichomonas vaginalis can cause inflammation too, although rarely.
  • Joints and Aging

    • Aging is a common cause of chronic joint pain, as wear and tear on the joints from use results in inflammation and osteoarthritis.
    • Aging is a common cause of chronic or persistent joint pain, as wear and tear on the joints from use results in inflammation and osteoarthritis.
    • As a person ages, the body's ability to regenerate and repair damage to the joints diminishes, resulting in chronic inflammation.
    • Osteoarthritis is the degenerative inflammation of the joints, and is the leading cause of disability in people over the age of 55.
    • Osteoarthritis is typically caused by mechanical stress on the joints, resulting in chronic inflammation leading to the loss of cartilage .
  • Lymphogranuloma Venereum

    • The infectious agent spreads to the lymph nodes through the lymphatic drainage pathways, causing inflammation of the lymph nodes and lymphatic channels.
    • In women, an inflammation of the cervix, the fallopian tubes or/and peritonitis may appear as well as inflammation and infection of the lymphatic system.
    • If the infection started in the anal area, it may cause inflammation of the rectum or the colonic mucosa, presenting with symptoms such as anorectal pain, discharge, abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
  • Bursitis

    • Bursitis, the inflammation of bursae (small sacs) of synovial fluid, impedes the movement of muscles and tendons over joint bones.
    • Bursitis is the inflammation of one or more bursae (small sacs) of synovial fluid in the body .
    • Moreover, movement of tendons and muscles over the inflamed bursa aggravate inflammation, perpetuating the problem.
  • Eicosanoids

    • The eicosanoids are signaling molecules that exert complex control over many bodily systems, mainly in inflammation or immunity.
    • Eicosanoids exert complex control over many bodily systems, mainly in inflammation or immunity, and as messengers in the central nervous system.
    • Anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and other NSAIDs act by down-regulating eicosanoid synthesis to prevent local and systemic inflammation.
  • Hepatitis

    • Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver.
    • Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver.
    • There are many causes of liver inflammation, or, hepatitis.
    • Bacterial diseases can also cause liver inflammation, such as tuberculosis and tick-borne diseases.
    • Treatment of hepatitis typically involves treating the underlying condition that caused the inflammation.
  • Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

    • NSAIDs prevent the release of prostaglandins that promotes inflammation and fever in the body.
    • NSAIDs prevent certain chemicals in the body that promote the inflammation, fever, and pain, called prostaglandins.
    • These two enzymes are the causes that promote the inflammation, fever, and pain.
    • NSAIDs are mainly used for the temporary relief of pain, inflammation, and the reduction of fevers.
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