Põletikuhaigused
Põletikuhaigused are a group of medical conditions characterized by inflammation. Inflammation is the body's complex biological response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. It is a protective response 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. While acute inflammation is a vital defense mechanism, chronic inflammation can lead to a range of debilitating diseases.
Common causes of inflammation include infections (viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic), autoimmune disorders where the immune system
Examples of põletikuhaigused include arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis), inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative