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Inflammation

Definition

• Inflammation involves an influx of blood or other fluid into bodily tissue or organs in reaction to injury, disease, and/or foreign substances. Inflammation is marked by swelling, redness, heat, and/or pain.

  Inflammations of specific body parts often carry special names which often end with the suffix "-itis". For example, inflammation of the brain is called encephalitis and inflammation of the pancreas is called pancreatitis.

  Do not confuse inflammation with the term inflammable, which refers to a material that is easily ignited.

MSDS Relevance Any number of chemicals can be toxins or irritants that could cause swelling of various body parts. Cancer can also cause inflammation. Inflammation normally subsides on its own, however, if the symptom is long-lasting it can be called chronic inflammation. If you suspect a chemical is causing inflammation, avoid exposure and see if the inflammation subsides. Further Reading Inflammation at Wikipedia. Is Chronic Inflammation the Key to Unlocking the Mysteries of Cancer? at Scientific American. Acute Inflammation/Wound Healing and Repair I, a human pathology lecture from Tufts University. Treatment of Pain and Inflammation at the Merck Manuals Online Medical Library. Inflammation Research is a scientific research journal covering all aspects of inflammation and related topics including allergy and asthma, shock, pain, joint damage, skin disease as well as clinical trials. Clinical Trials: Inflammation at CenterWatch. The Inflammation Research Association offers free membership. The International Association of Inflammation Societies.

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See also: asthma, bronchitis, dermatitis, edema.

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