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  2. Systemic inflammation - Wikipedia

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    Chronic systemic inflammation (SI) is the result of release of pro-inflammatory cytokines from immune-related cells and the chronic activation of the innate immune system.It can contribute to the development or progression of certain conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, autoimmune and neurodegenerative ...

  3. Inflammation - Wikipedia

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    Inflammation; An allergic reaction to cefaclor has led to inflammation of the skin on the foot. The cardinal signs of inflammation include: pain, heat, redness, swelling, and loss of function. Some of these indicators can be seen here. Specialty: Immunology, rheumatology: Symptoms: Heat, pain, redness, swelling: Complications: Asthma, pneumonia ...

  4. Systemic inflammatory response syndrome - Wikipedia

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    In immunology, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is an inflammatory state affecting the whole body. [1] It is the body's response to an infectious or noninfectious insult . Although the definition of SIRS refers to it as an "inflammatory" response, it actually has pro- and anti-inflammatory components.

  5. 5 Signs You Have Inflammation in Your Body - AOL

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    Experts explain the difference between acute and chronic inflammation, as well as medications and lifestyle changes that help reduce inflammation. 5 Signs You Have Inflammation in Your Body Skip ...

  6. List of eponymous medical signs - Wikipedia

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    Celsus signs of inflammation: Aulus Cornelius Celsus: various: inflammation: 1. Rubor (redness) 2. Tumor (swelling)3. Calor (heat) 4. Dolor (pain) Chaddock reflex: Charles Gilbert Chaddock: neurology: pyramidal lesions, corticospinal tract lesions: extension of big toe with stimulation of skin over lateral malleolus Chadwick sign: James Read ...

  7. Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The primary cause triggers an uncontrolled inflammatory response. [citation needed] Sepsis is the most common cause of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and may result in septic shock. In the absence of infection, a sepsis-like disorder is termed systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Both SIRS and sepsis could ultimately progress to ...

  8. Inflammatory cytokine - Wikipedia

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    Inflammatory cytokines play a role in initiating the inflammatory response and to regulate the host defence against pathogens mediating the innate immune response. [4] Some inflammatory cytokines have additional roles such as acting as growth factors. [5] Pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α also trigger pathological pain ...

  9. Polymyalgia rheumatica - Wikipedia

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    A wide range of symptoms can indicate if a person has polymyalgia rheumatica. The classic symptoms include: [2] [11] Pain and stiffness (moderate to severe) in the neck, shoulders, upper arms, thighs, and hips, which inhibits activity, especially in the morning, but which usually persists to some degree throughout the day.