Inflammation is the body's protective response to irritants, germs, damaged cells, or toxins. When something harmful or irritating affects a part of our body, there are biological processes that try to remove it and begin the healing process.
The main signs of inflammation include:
These occur because the blood vessels dilate and more blood flows to the area, making it appear reddened. The increased blood brings more immune system cells and fluid to the region, resulting in swelling. The blood vessels also release chemical messengers into the tissues around the injury, causing pain and fever (heat).
Inflammation serves the important purpose of helping the body heal after it encounters something dangerous. Temporary low-level inflammation is normal and even helpful. Our immune system uses inflammation to:
However, inflammation can become a problem when it is prolonged or excessive. Chronic inflammation contributes to numerous diseases and conditions, including:
So while short-term inflammation has benefits, ongoing inflammatory responses wreak havoc on the body over time.
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Inflammation can be triggered by many factors, including:
The key mediators of the inflammatory response are white blood cells, immune proteins, and hormones/chemical messengers:
In most cases, inflammation is tightly regulated and temporary. But when it persists, chronic inflammation can spur disease progression throughout the body.
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