UnderStanding Inflammation

What is Inflammation?

Inflammation is an important part of the immune system and body’s protective response to injured cells.

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GOOD: ACUTE INFLAMMATION

A short-term inflammatory response to tissue injury.  Sometimes the process ends within a few hours or several days.

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BAD: Chronic Inflammation

A lingering inflammatory response triggered by immune system causing constant state of alert and impacting tissues and organs.

Inflammation is Induced By

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Physical Injury

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Malnutrition

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Burns

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Infection

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Mental Stress

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Hazardous Chemicals

Effects of chronic inflammation

Chronic inflammation has been linked to nearly every health disorder: