Inflammation

Inflammation is one the common and irritating responses that occurs automatically in the body as a means of bringing the body to homeostasis. No matter how negative the response is connoted by a person it is actually a positive feedback used by the body when there is an invasion. Inflammatory responses can be local or systemic, but the later could end up being a fatal one if not taken care of. As an innate response, when the skin barrier is breached or there is an inhalation of histamine or…

anti-inflammatory drugs such as sulfasalazine or remicade to prevent inflammation in the body. This is generally reserved for newly diagnosed patients with mild symptoms Corticosteroids help to reduce the immune systems activity. Drugs like hydrocortisone, budesonide, or prednisone are given to patients with moderate to severe symptoms. Immune system suppressors which decreases action of the immune system, decreasing inflammation of the intestines in the process. Immune suppressors are very…

Folliculitis Case Study A man named Charles Darnay had symptoms that indicated folliculitis, which is an inflammation of the hair follicles. He had itchy and red skin, as well as pus-filled blisters. The symptom that indicated folliculitis the most was small, red pimples that developed around his hair follicles. In order to diagnose the disease, a skin swab, which is performed by lightly scraping the affected, was done and sent to the laboratory in order to determine what was causing the…

inflammatory disease (PID). In contrast, more than 75% of infected men show signs and symptoms similar to gonorrhea which is painful urination and pus discharge from the penis (Bauman, 2014). Infection of chlamydia may cause inflammation of the epididymis (epididymitis) and inflammation of the testis (orchitis) which can both lead to sterility. When newborns are infected, an eye disease called trachoma develops which is the leading cause of nontraumatic blindness in humans worldwide.…

Describe the process of normal breathing beginning with the brain. Explain how a condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can interfere with the normal process of respiration. Breathing occurs subconsciously without one being aware of its different steps: stimulation of the respiratory control centers in your brain, inhalation, gas exchange, and exhalation. The medulla oblongata controls the body when to breathe. During the ventilation, process the phrenic nerve sends a…

their lives. Some are born with them, and others contract them over a period of time for various reasons. One of the most common non-communicable diseases that are contracted over a period of time is called Arthritis. Arthritis is a disease of inflammation of one ore more of your joints. The symptoms that come along with it are joint pain, stiffness, and sharp or aching pain. Though, the pain you feel from arthritis will only get worse as your bones age on and become more brittle. Before we get…

Diet and exercise are important tasks to maintain a heathy lifestyle, but you still may develop ear, nose, and throat conditions that require consultations with an ENT specialist. Periodic breathing issues and allergic reactions are common, but if you are experiencing symptoms that last for longer periods of time, visiting a specialist is imperative. Here are a few signs that will require a consultation with an ear, nose, and throat doctor. Chronic Ear Infections Most people have experienced…

longer time on teeth, and then become more harmful. In gingivitis, the gums become red, swollen and can bleed easily, this makes the cleaning of the teeth more difficult, and if it remains untreated, the inflammation affects also the jaw bone [18]. While Periodontitis is not just chronic inflammation of the gums and jawbone caused by different bacteria, but also…

are painful can result in sinus blockages. Symptoms of sinus headache include pain in the cheeks, at the bridge of nose and at the front of head. Bending down or moving the head quickly can lead to worsening the pain caused due to sinus headache. Inflammation of sinus can cause building up of mucus, pressure and sensitivity to scents and light. Sinus headache can occur as soon as one gets up in the morning or by the afternoon. Symptoms of sinus headache are similar to tension headache and…

There are many theories that explain the damage that happens in DOMS at the cellular level. The most known explanation is the accumulation of lactic acid, but this was rejected because it was shown to be unrelated to DOMS. There is the muscle spasm theory that indicates that resting activation of the muscles caused spasm that compressed the vessels, hindering blood flow and increased the sensation of pain. The connective tissue states that there is a predominance of type II fibers that increase…