Inflammation

    What Is Inflammation?

    Inflammation is your body’s natural defense against dangers like bacteria, viruses, irritants, toxins and physical trauma. You usually feel inflammation as swelling, redness, heat and pain. As long as it’s not overly prolonged, inflammation is a good thing. But when inflammation runs rampant, it can disrupt your immune system and lead to a variety of chronic diseases.

    Causes of Chronic Inflammation

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    Health Effects of Chronic Inflammation

    Chronic inflammation acts like a raging wildfire in our bodies.

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    Inflammatory Disorders

    How to Treat Inflammation

    Vitamins that Fight Pain and Inflammation

    5 Ways to Put Out the Fire of Inflammation

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    Inflammation Q&As

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    How is inflammation diagnosed?
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    To diagnose inflammation, a doctor will start with a physical exam and blood tests…


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