Inflamatiivinen

Inflamatiivinen is a Swedish adjective that translates to inflammatory in English. It describes a process characterized by inflammation, which is the body's complex biological response to harmful stimuli such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. This response is a protective mechanism intended to eliminate the initial cause of cell injury, clear out necrotic cells and tissues damaged as a result of the original insult and the acute response, and to initiate tissue repair.

The signs of inflammation are classic and include redness, swelling, heat, pain, and loss of function. These are caused by the increased blood flow to the affected area, the movement of white blood cells and plasma proteins from the circulation into the tissues, and the subsequent action of these components on the site of injury.

Inflamatiivinen conditions can be acute, meaning they are short-lived and resolve quickly, or chronic, persisting for long periods and potentially leading to tissue damage and disease. Examples of inflammatiivinen conditions include infections, autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, and injuries. The underlying mechanisms of inflammatiivinen processes are crucial in understanding a wide range of diseases and developing effective treatments.