Inflammation

Question: inflammation...? okay, so last night after my shower i took a look inside my mouth to see if there was anything weird looking about my throat. it was hurting a lot. lets just say, when i looked, i saw that my throat was all red. and when i looked this morning, it looked even redder. is this normal? yea, i have the flu. but i think i might have bronchitis... is my red throat a symptom of the flu or the bronchitis..? is my red throat normal?

Answer: You would NOT see bronchitis in your throat, pharynx, but if you have been coughing yes is might be irritated and red. Also you might have something going on with your tonsils. If you don't feel better in 5-7 days time you should go to the doc. Hope you feel better soon.

Question: What are the symptoms of small intestine inflammation? What are the symptoms of small intestine inflammation? And can it be chronic? And where is the pain usually located? And can CT scan reveal such inflammation?

Answer: Usually pain typically after eating in your lower abdomen. CT scan can reveal the inflammation. If its Crohn's Disease it is Chronic and you should have a GI do an endoscopy and colonoscopy for more answers

Question: What steps can a person take to reduce inflammation in their body? What sorts of foods or drinks should be reduced to reduce inflammation. Are their other recommendations for reducing inflammation that can be offered?

Answer: taking Omega 3 supplements is said to help with this.

Question: What is the difference between inflammation and swelling? Does Inflammation means just pain and ache in the? joints? I have sharp pain in all of my body joints but no swelling. Is that called inflammation? inflammation = just pain and ache but no swellling?

Answer: You can have inflammation but not see the swelling, it can be inside. Inflammation and swelling are the same thing.

Question: what is the best way to reduce lung inflammation. What can i take to get the best results? I have a lot of pain in the left side of my chest. it's hard to take deep breathes. I think inflammation from smoking over the past 10 years is my cause. I've been taking NU lucule from my lung inflammation. I got it from my vitamin store.

Answer: you might need an antibiotic daily do breathing exercise to strengthen lungs tid (3X daily) breathe in deeply while counting to 5 hold counting to 5 exhale thru pursed lips counting to 5 this will actually make the lungs stronger and help fight of infection

Question: What is a simple remedy to decrease or get rid of inflammation? My mom has a specific inflammation that she's gotten from working in a factory. She has to tear down tape from boxes, and it really works her hands out. She doesn't work on Saturdays or Sundays though. What is a good remedy that won't require things normally not found at home that could get rid of, or at least lessen the inflammation? Cold water? Warm water?

Answer: Aspirin is still the drug of choice for inflammation. I would suggest that your mother take a single aspirin in the morning before work to reduce the inflammation. Keeping her hands warm will help to reduce the pain.

Question: What is a good way to rehab Bursa sac inflammation of the knee? I have gotten bursa sac inflammation in both of my knees. My athletic director says it's because my knees are hitting the ground a lot. How do i rehab it.

Answer: I would suggest seeing a doctor about it and look into occupational therapy and a brace.

Question: What role does inflammation play in the immune response? I know the role of something like a fever in the immune response, but how does inflammation, or swelling help? What is its purpose?

Answer: *you get swelling when something is wrong.i don,t think it helps in any way .as you would need antibiotics to help recovery.

Question: How long does it take for an inflammation of the bladder to go away? My doctor told me that I have an inflammation of my bladder. It started after I got a UTI. The UTI is now gone, but i do have an inflammation. The doctor put me on Elmiron and Vesicare and told me to take it for a year and then I should be fine. I've been taking it for 4 months now, I do feel better but the symptoms come and go. I was wondering when it will completely go away?

Answer: Why not ask your doctor?

Question: How long should I rest to completely heal a hip joint inflammation? I recently developed an recurring hip joint inflammation just on the right side for jogging on the treadmill too much. Whenever I think I am healed and no longer feel any pain, it comes right back as soon as I get back on the treadmill. How long should I rest so the pain does not come back?

Answer: 2-4 weeks. But, everybody is different. You know your body better than anybody else.

Question: What is the meaning of inflammation and immuse system? sentance: Health experts believe that inherited, environmental, and immune system factors combine to cause inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to the lungs.

Answer: immune systen is the defense system of the body and inflammation is a way of responding to various harmful stimuli. it is mediated at the cellular level and it involves a lot of complex processes and chemicals like histamine and the like. i think its bronchoconstriction that ur talking about, ya it could be inherited, environmental and immunological. Asthma is a good example.

Question: How do you get ear cartiladge inflammation down? I went to the doctor about three weeks ago because on both my ears a small bump like thing developed on both during work. I wear headsets and work and pressed them against my ears, about an hour later I went in the restroom and these things were on each ear. My doctor said it was the cartilage was inflammed and not to touch it. Three weeks later the haven't really gone down but I have been touchin them, not oftne. How can I get the inflammation down?

Answer: get back to your physician or see a specialist. you likely need some medicine, either oral or topical, but i cant say more without seeing it. but if it hasnt resolved in 3 weeks, you need to see someone.

Question: Is inflammation in the pancreas due to diabetes life threatening? Hi, my grandpa was recently admitted to the hospital due to pains in his abdomen and general torso area. He has inflammation in his pancreas. Is this life threatening in any way?

Answer: Pancreatitis can be life threatening because pancreas is the main organ system we need to survive. You can remove other organs but not pancreas. The person above me have said what I need to say.

Question: How do you get rid of inflammation, bumps, and redness on the skin after its been waxed? Its my first wax ever and I decided to get it done for the spring. I didnt notice any inflammation til the second day or so after the waxing. Are there any good solutions that would take care of this problem? I hear products like tee tree oil and tendskin work great. what do you guys think?

Answer: tea tree oil DEFINITELY works great. it doesn't smell the best, but will clear it up within a couple of days.

Question: Is there any link between diet and inflammation in cats? Our three year old cat recently stopped eating and was tested for blood cancers (negative). He did show some abnormal blood levels, indicating some type of inflammation. He normally eats dry cat food, but loves watercress and arugula. Has any one else had any experience with problems linked to consumption of greens? Thank you for your help.

Answer: With all due respect this is just my best guess. I do know that cats can develop food allergies to certain ingredients in cat food. Some cats can be allergic to the corn and byproducts found in most well-known brands. If you are willing to try cat foods that do not have corn or corn meal maybe this might help. Examples: Innova, Wellness, Merck, Felidae, etc found at smaller specialty pet food stores. I found the following websites about cats who have irritable bowel syndrome that might be similar to what your cat is experiencing http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_inflammatory_bowel_disease.html http://www.flippyscatpage.com/felineibs.html I hope he finds the perfect diet to calm his tummy.

Question: What is the relationship between exercise and inflammation in the body? What is the relationship between exercise and inflammation (the inflammatory response to antigens or tissue damage; and inflammatory states or processes in general) in the body?

Answer: Many scientists have expressed concern that hard exercise damages muscles, so it may turn on inflammation and harm you. However, a study from Verona, Italy shows that hard exercise does not cause inflammation. Inflammation is a healthy process that comes to the body’s aid when it’s injured. Delayed onset muscle soreness is thought to be a result of microscopic tearing of the muscle fibers. Muscles soreness stems from small tears in the muscle fibers that are aggravated by post-exercise muscle cell inflammation. When tissue cells become injured they release a number of chemicals that initiate the inflammatory response. Examples of these are kinins, prostroglandins and histamine. These chemicals work collectively to cause increased vasodilation (widening of blood capillaries) and permeability of the capillaries. This leads to increased blood flow to the injured site. These substances also act as chemical messengers that attract some of the body's natural defense cells- a mechanism known as chemotaxis. Although highly beneficial to the body's defense strategies some chemicals also increase the sensitivity of the pain fibres in the area and so the area becomes painful. Chemotaxis leads to the migration of certain white blood cells (leukocytes) to the damaged area. Two types of leukocyte are predominantly in the inflammatory response- macrophages and neutrophils. Neutrophils are first to the injured site and function by neutralizing harmful bacteria. Macrophages aid the healing process by engulfing bacteria and dead cells and ingesting them so that the area is clear for new cells to grow. They arrive at the injured site within 72 hours of the injury and may remain in the area for weeks after the injury.