inflammation

Inflammation

What is inflammation? Inflammation is the natural response of the body’s immune system to injury, infection, or stress. It is a complex process that involves the release of chemicals from immune cells, blood vessels, and other tissues that help to fight off harmful substances and repair damaged tissues. What causes inflammation? Inflammation is caused by …
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Granulation tissue

Granulation describes the look of tissue that is healing after an injury. Without a microscope, the tissue usually looks red or pink and it often feels soft to the touch. When examined under a microscope, the tissue is made up of many small blood vessels surrounded by a combination of cells from the immune system. …
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Acute inflammation

Acute inflammation is the body’s first defense response to injury or disease. The response is led by immune cells such as neutrophils and eosinophils. Acute inflammation can be associated with infections, traumatic injury, autoimmune disease (such as rheumatoid arthritis), or cancer. Although the acute inflammatory response is an important part of the body’s defense system, …
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