Inflamacione

Inflamacione is a term occasionally encountered in historical or non-English texts to describe the biological process commonly called inflammation. It is not the standard term used in modern medical practice, where the process is referred to as inflammation. The word inflammation derives from Latin inflammatio and has close linguistic variants in several languages, such as inflamação in Portuguese.

Inflammation is the body's protective response to tissue injury or infection, aimed at removing harmful stimuli and beginning a healing process. In acute inflammation, blood vessels dilate and become more permeable, allowing fluid, immune cells, and proteins to reach affected tissue. This produces signs such as redness, warmth, swelling, and pain. Mediators including histamine, prostaglandins, cytokines, and chemokines coordinate these changes. If the injurious stimulus is resolved, inflammation subsides; if it persists, chronic inflammation can develop, featuring different cellular players and often tissue remodeling or fibrosis.

Causes of inflammation include infection, physical or chemical injury, autoimmune reactions, and tissue necrosis. Diagnosis is primarily clinical, supported by laboratory tests and imaging when needed to identify the underlying cause and assess extent.

Treatment focuses on addressing the cause and alleviating symptoms. Depending on the situation, management may include anti-inflammatory medications (such as NSAIDs or corticosteroids), rest and protection of the affected area, and treatment of infection or injury. Prognosis varies with the etiology and duration; many acute inflammations resolve with appropriate care, while chronic inflammation may require longer-term management.