inflammation

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.