Inflammation

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Inflammation is a normal response to injured tissue. It is when prolonged inflammation develops that it becomes a symptom associated with many health related problems. Inflammation is a natural reaction to different types of injuries and damage to various tissue and structures. This reaction occurs as the white blood cells work to protect your bodies tissues against bacteria and viruses. When there appears no foreign substance to cause inflammation to develop in the body it is referred to as an autoimmune disease and can cause damage to the body's own tissue.

There are many conditions associated with inflammation. Arthritis is one of the most common conditions to yield inflammation. Arthritis is characterized by inflammation in joints. Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are among the most common forms of these conditions and lead to the degeneration of tissue in joints and can cause significant joint pain. Any condition that ends with (itis) refers to inflammation. Damage to ligaments, muscle, organs or other tissue throughout the body as a result of trauma, overuse, disease and even sometimes side effects of drugs may generate inflammation.

Inflammation can cause serious joint pain, particularly with arthritis. An inflamed area can often become red, tender, and may feel warm. Joints that become inflamed can also generate pain and the joint's mobility can become significantly impaired and reduced. Other symptoms that can be generated with inflammation may be fever, fatigue, headaches, muscle stiffness, and weight loss. The common symptoms of redness, warmth, and pain are generated from and increase of blood to the affected area. This causes redness and warmth and can also stimulate nerves resulting in pain. In addition to these symptoms, prolonged inflammation can lead to the deterioration of cartilage and tissue as a result of increased cells in the damaged area.

There are medications available that can treat inflammation. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, also referred to as NSAIDs, such as aspirin or ibuprofen can help reduce inflammation and associated pain. Although these can provide short-term relief, they may not provide the best results against serious long-term inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. Additionally, improper use of these medications can result in serious damage to the liver, intestines, or cause stomach ulcers.

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