Contest" Inflammation

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What is inflammation?

Inflammation is a complex biological response to a range of stimuli meant to help the body to fight off invaders, heal injuries, or both. Is an important component of the immune response as it helps attempts to get rid of the primary insult to cells, removes dead cells of tissues that have been destroyed by the initial injury and promotes tissue repair.

Also it includes both the inherent immune cells, mediator substances, and blood vessels which collectively deal with the menace. While acute inflammation is a timely and healthy process, chronic inflammation has negative effects and causes varieties of diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, and heart diseases. Moderate Inflammation is very important for the overall wellbeing of a body.

Inflammation causes?

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Inflammation is caused by an infection, trauma or auto immune disease or even chronic illnesses and some of the main causes of inflammation include bacterial and viral, injury to tissues, allergens, toxins, stress, and other. Rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are other examples of autoimmune diseases that facilitate inflammation because the body’s immune system attacks the right tissues inappropriately.

And such modifiable risk factors include untimely and unhealthy diets, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and excessive alcohol intake as well cause inflammation. Also, various external indicators such as pollution and chemicals can cause inflammation in the human body. Inflammation is a multifaceted process with many causes and influences bundled with the demonstration of it.

How inflammation can be treated.

Since inflammation is as a sign of injury, treatment depends on the cause and severity of the inflammation. NSAIDs with common names such as ibuprofen, corticosteroids to discourage inflammation, and immunosuppressive to cure autoimmune diseases. Also there are other preventable methods that can contribute towards decrease of inflammation and they are, Balanced diet, exercise, avoiding stress and ensuring one has enough rest.

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Also, doing exercises with physical therapy or acupuncture and receiving massage therapy may help. If inflammation occurs as a result of some other problem, such as infection, abscesses, or cancer, then surgery may be required to treat the issues that are causing inflammation so that's why it’s important to talk to a doctor or other medical individuals on the right kind of treatment to be adopted depending on the situation.

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