Inflammation is your body's natural response to an injury or infection. It is characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain.
When tissues in your body are damaged, your immune system releases chemicals that:
This increased blood flow brings immune cells and proteins to help repair damaged tissue and fight infection. That's why inflammation makes the area look red and feel hot. The leakage of fluid into tissues leads to swelling.
Inflammation has 3 main signs:
Inflammation can be acute or chronic:
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Many conditions involve inflammation, like:
Controlling inflammation is key to managing these conditions. Anti-inflammatory medicines like NSAIDs and corticosteroids can help reduce swelling and pain. Improving diet, reducing stress, and identifying triggers are also important.
The inflammatory process seems simple on the surface, but it involves an intricate web of biological chemicals, signals, and processes. Understanding the complexities of inflammation leads to better treatment approaches. That's why Second Spring Hormone Clinic invests in the latest inflammation research - to provide patients with the most advanced natural protocols.
I hope this gives you a good overview of what inflammation is! Let me know if you have any other questions.