Inflammtion

inflammation

a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

Rheumatoid arthritis involves chronic inflammation.

• asthma.
• chronic peptic ulcer.
• tuberculosis.
• rheumatoid arthritis.
• periodontitis.
• ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
• sinusitis.
• active hepatitis.

The traditional names for signs of inflammation come from Latin:

• Dolor (pain)
• Calor (heat)
• Rubor (redness)
• Tumor (swelling)
• Functio laesa (loss of function)

Inflammation may also be associated with general flu-like symptoms including:

• Fever.
• Chills.
• Fatigue/loss of energy.
• Headaches.
• Loss of appetite.
• Muscle stiffness.