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Inflammation is the body's natural response to injury suffered by body tissue( muscle, tendon or ligament). Swelling is a cardinal sign of inflammation. Swellling is the build up of fluid in the interstitium( space surrounding cells - in this case, injured cells.), which is as a result of an osmotic pressure created by proteins moving into the interstitum (due to vasodilation: a process used by inflammation). Also note that if inflammation is not properly completed, the healing process( marked as the proliferative phase) cannot begin. Swelling should be prevented by wrapping the injured area and elevation of the injured area. Anti-inflammatory medication should not be used until inflammation has persisted for more than 10 days.
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What's difference between pneumonitis and pneumonia?
Pneumonia involves the swelling or inflammation lung tissue and it is infectious whereas pneumonitis is not infectious.
Which of these is the best definition for inflammation?
Redness and swelling.
Are antibotics used for inflammation or swelling?
Antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infection, but does not reduce swelling or inflammation in itself. If the swelling or inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection, a doctor might prescribe antibiotics to fight the infection, but something else for the other effects.
What is inflammation of the uvea that causes swelling and irritation?
uveitis
Can inflammation in your knee cause it not to bend properly?
Yes, inflammation in your knee can cause it not to bend properly. The inflammation and resultant swelling can impair movement.
What's difference between pneumonitis and pneumonia?
Pneumonia involves the swelling or inflammation lung tissue and it is infectious whereas pneumonitis is not infectious.
Differentiate between Inflammation of tonsils and inflammation of limph node?
There is no difference between them.
What is the difference between inflammation and regeneration of tissue?
Inflammation produces swelling, pain, redness, warmth which can occur in any part of the body. It is the result of bacteria within the tissue. Regeneration is repair after stabilizing the damaged and inflamed tissue.
Is it true that swelling is sign of inflammation?
Swelling is one of the four cardinal signs of inflammation (along with redness, heat, and pain), but not all swelling is due to inflammation. But get it checked by a qualified doctor, just in case.
Will arthritis cause swelling?
Arthritis is medically speaking, inflammation (swelling) of the joints.many forms of arthritis can cause inflammation and swelling at some time and many have their origin in inflammation. You would be more accurate in saying that arthritis is often accompanied by swelling or inflammation , however this is not always the case. It depends on the form of arthritis and at other times the stage it is at.
What is the difference between swelling and lump?
lump
What is the process of the inflammation process?
swelling
What is the difference between constipation and diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis is an inflammation of the large intestine or colon. Diverticulosis is a condition that has similar symptoms but there is no inflammation.
What is the difference between pancreatitis and hepatitis?
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas whereas hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver.
Which of these is the best definition for inflammation?
Redness and swelling.
Are antibotics used for inflammation or swelling?
Antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infection, but does not reduce swelling or inflammation in itself. If the swelling or inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection, a doctor might prescribe antibiotics to fight the infection, but something else for the other effects.
What is the defintion of inflammation?
A red swelling of a body area.
