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Inflammatory Diseases

What is Inflammatory Diseases?

  • Inflammation is the body’s natural defense response to injury, infection, or harmful stimuli.
  • It helps protect tissues and supports healing, but prolonged inflammation can contribute to disease.
  • Types of Inflammation
    • Acute inflammation: Short-term response to injury or infection (e.g., redness, swelling, pain)
    • Chronic inflammation: Persistent inflammation that may last months or years and can damage healthy tissues

Examples of Inflammatory Diseases

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis)
  • Psoriasis
  • Asthma and allergies
  • Cardiovascular and metabolic diseases linked to chronic inflammation

Symptoms of Inflammatory Diseases

  • Pain and swelling
  • Fatigue, Fever
  • Joint stiffness
  • Digestive issues

Treatment of Inflammatory Diseases

  • Treatment Approaches
    • Anti-inflammatory medications (e.g., NSAIDs, corticosteroids)
    • Disease-specific therapies
    • Immunomodulatory or targeted therapies
    • Monitoring and treatment of underlying causes
  • Lifestyle Management
    • Anti-inflammatory diet
    • Regular exercise
    • Stress management
    • Smoking cessation 
    • Weight management
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