Understanding and Controlling Inflammation

Understanding and Controlling Inflammation By Carol Eustice We know that inflammation is a normal response by the body to tissue injury and foreign invaders, such as bacteria or viruses. But, there are also diseases that are associated with chronic inflammation, including inflammatory types of arthritis. In order to manage inflammatory diseases, inflammation must be adequately controlled. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for controlling symptoms associated with inflammatory arthritis and for preventing complications which may be disabling. What Is Inflammation?  Inflammation is the body's natural response to injury and to foreign invaders. In some diseases, the inflammatory process can be triggered even when there are no foreign invaders. READ NOW What Is Inflammatory Arthritis?  Inflammatory types of arthritis may involve multiple joints simultaneously. Often, an overactive or malfunctioning immune system is the cause of inflammation. READ NOW 8 Ways to Reduce Inflammation From Arthritis  Arthritis literally means "joint inflammation." While there are different types of arthritis, different underlying disease pathologies, and different manifestations of arthritis, it is clear that inflammation is the chief culprit. How can it be managed? READ NOW Anti-Inflammatory Diet May Help Arthritis  Controlling inflammation is essential if you have arthritis or another inflammatory disease. There are several ways to reduce inflammation. A combination of anti-inflammatory treatment and lifestyle change may be necessary. READ NOW 13 Anti-Inflammatory Supplements  Certain supplements are recognized for having properties that help control inflammation. Let's consider a Baker's dozen of the best known anti-inflammatory supplements. READ NOW NSAIDs - What You Should Know  NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) combat arthritis by interfering with the inflammatory process. NSAIDs are a large group of drugs and they are commonly prescribed. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Lung Cancer Test Your Perfectionist Tendencies Quiz: Does Your Lifestyle Make You Happy? Does Your Child Have Any Food Allergy Symptoms? How Much Do You Know About Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development? Quiz: Are You At Risk For Burnout? Does your child have any symptoms of diabetes? Does Your Child Have Any Symptoms of a Brain Tumor? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Arthritis & Joint Conditions newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.