Inflammation is a symptom of virtually every disease process, and it often makes the condition worse. These are some examples of common disorders that involve inflammation:
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Injuries
Athletic: tendinitis, bursitis, muscle strains, and bruises
Cuts, broken bones, bruises, surgery
Infections
Colds, flus, otitis media, hepatitis C, HIV, parasites
Vague low-grade infections, Epstein-Barr disease
Allergies/autoimmune problems
Pollen and other inhalant allergies (rhinitis, nonallergic rhinitis)
Food allergies
Celiac disease (gluten intolerance)
Lupus erythematosus
Pulmonary
Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Bronchitis
Cardiovascular
Coronary artery disease, myocarditis, hypertension
Stroke
Phlebitis, varicose veins
Cancer
Various types, including gastric, lung, breast, and prostate
Neurological
Alzheimer’s disease
Skin
Sunburn (erythema)
Eczema and dermatitis
Psoriasis
Dental
Gingivitis
Periodontitis
Eye
Conjunctivitis
Uveitis
Digestive tract
Gastritis, ulcers
Crohn’s disease
Ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory bowel disease
Diverticulitis
Miscellaneous
Sinusitis
Multiple sclerosis
Obesity
Diabetes
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