Presentation
We report a case of granulomatous orbital inflammation due to high-pressure oil injury to the orbit presenting as an atypical orbital cellulitis. Here we review the presentation and treatment of orbital inflammation from oil. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Swelling
Compression: An elastic wrap should be used to control swelling. Elevation: The foot or ankle should be raised slightly above the level of your heart to reduce swelling. [foothealthfacts.org]
A 50-year-old man presented to the Emergency Department with recurring, progressive painless left eye swelling, decreased visual acuity, and binocular diplopia in the absence of trauma, infection, or known malignancy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Note swelling and redness of the skin around an infected burn. Marked tenderness, increased local temperature, and loss of function were also present. [accessmedicine.com]
Tagalog: pamamaga, bukol English: swelling Edit pamamaga: meningitis Tagalog: pamamaga English: meningitis Edit pamamaga: swelling (noun) Tagalog: pamamaga English: swelling (noun) Edit mamaga: mamaga: swell (from Armando A.B. [bansa.org]
- Fever
A 31-year-old Japanese woman suffered high fever and arthralgia lasting for 2 to 3 days after each menstrual period's start. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] gastroenteritis of young children (6 months-12 years) that is especially widespread during winter, caused by strains of rotavirus (family Reoviridae); the incubation period is 2-4 days, with symptoms lasting 3-5 days, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
- Weakness
Drug-induced muscle weakness Muscle weakness also may be a side effect of certain drugs used to treat lupus and related conditions, including prednisone and other corticosteroids, cholesterol-lowering drugs and hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil®). [resources.lupus.org]
This time, though, the target is not any kind of brain or mind-based weakness but a basic feature of everyone’s body that could strike anyone down given the right – or wrong – turn of events. [theguardian.com]
Dimness of sight, arising from weakness or inflammation, is best relieved by frequent washing of the eyes with cold water. In chronic diseases, especially those of the lungs, where there is no inflammation, a change of air is much to be recommended. [thesaurus.com]
Greens are loaded with antioxidants, which rejuvenate weak cells, she says—sort of like how that mid-afternoon coffee can bring you back to life. [wellandgood.com]
- Asymptomatic
We report 3 cases with acute symptoms directly related to cerebral amyloid angiopathy in the presence of asymptomatic cerebral amyloid angiopathy-related inflammation hyperintensities on initial magnetic resonance imaging. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] evokes effectors involved in atherogenesis, such as IL-6, intracellular adhesion molecule-1, and matrix metalloproteinases 1, 9, and 13 26 ; moreover, the recent demonstration of significantly higher levels of IL-18 mRNA in symptomatic plaques than in asymptomatic [doi.org]
In clinically asymptomatic Crohn's disease patients, increased intestinal epithelial permeability precedes clinical relapse by as much as 1 yr, suggesting that a permeability defect is an early event in disease exacerbation ( 160, 174 ). [web.archive.org]
Population-based prevalence of symptomatic and asymptomatic astrovirus infection in rural Mayan infants. J Infect Dis. 1998 Aug. 178(2):334-9. [Medline]. Mead PS, Slutsker L, Dietz V, et al. Food-related illness and death in the United States. [emedicine.medscape.com]
- Weight Gain
Unhealthy foods also contribute to weight gain, which is itself a risk factor for inflammation. [health.harvard.edu]
It also causes a wide range of problems like weight gain, fluid retention, fatigue, brain fog, irritable bowel syndrome, mood problems, headaches, sinus and nasal congestion, joint pains, acne, eczema, and more. [drhyman.com]
They may help suppress inflammation, but these powerful drugs also carry a risk of side effects, such as weight gain and fluid retention, according to the Mayo Clinic. [livescience.com]
Side effects of oral corticosteroids used on a short-term basis include fluid retention, increased appetite, weight gain, insomnia and mood changes. [draxe.com]
Respiratoric
- Common Cold
Strenuous exercise is associated with decreased resistance to upper respiratory tract infections such as the common cold in the days after exercise, whereas moderate exercise seems to offer some protection against infections. [doi.org]
Gastrointestinal
- Diarrhea
Blood samples were extracted from each child with diarrhea, in the acute and convalescence period, complement fixing antibodies being measured with antigen of Nebraska Calf Diarrhea Virus (NCDV). [nature.com]
If diarrhea is very severe or you have a weak immune system, antibiotics may be needed. You can buy medicines at the drugstore that can help stop or slow diarrhea. [medlineplus.gov]
Symptoms of Gastroenteritis With gastroenteritis, the main symptoms you probably have are watery diarrhea and vomiting. You might also have stomach pain, cramping, fever, nausea, and a headache. [webmd.com]
Toxin-mediated diarrhea would explain the observation that villus injury is not necessarily linked to diarrhea. Etiology Sporadic infantile viral gastroenteritis Group A rotavirus causes 25-65% of severe infantile gastroenteritis worldwide. [emedicine.medscape.com]
[…] viral gastroenteritis of young children (6 months-12 years) that is especially widespread during winter, caused by strains of rotavirus (family Reoviridae); the incubation period is 2-4 days, with symptoms lasting 3-5 days, including abdominal pain, diarrhea [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
- Intestinal Disease
Archives of Disease in Childhood 2001; 84: A61. 32. Roberts, JA, et al. The study of infectious intestinal disease in England: socio-economic impact. Epidemiology and Infection 2003; 130: 1–11. 33. Noel, JS, et al. [cambridge.org]
In a prospective study of various infectious intestinal diseases (IID study) the average cost per case of rotavirus was £164 [32]. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Constipation
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) IBD is not the same as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which is a common condition that causes symptoms such as: bloating stomach pain constipation diarrhoea Page last reviewed: 15 April 2020 Next review due: 15 April 2023 [nhs.uk]
Gastrointestinal issues: abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, gas and acid reflux. As these symptoms can overlap with other health issues, be sure to talk with your doctor to see if your symptoms stem from chronic inflammation. [womenshealthnetwork.com]
They’re less clear, although some potential symptoms of chronic inflammation include obesity (specifically belly fat and waist circumference) and perpetual fatigue, depression, gum disease, digestive problems (like constipation, diarrhea, and acid reflux [thecut.com]
Ginger: This has been used for hundreds of years to treat dyspepsia, constipation, colic, and other gastrointestinal problems, as well as rheumatoid arthritis pain. Ginger may be purchased online in supplement form. [medicalnewstoday.com]
Skin
- Dermatitis
Four patients presented with interface dermatitis with microscopic intraepidermal clefts. In 2 patients, the clefts were well developed and had some acantholytic cells while the other 2 appeared to be spongiosis or inflammation related. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
For example: Inflammation of the skin : dermatitis Inflammation of the urethra : urethritis Inflammation of the myocardium : myocarditis Inflammation of the meninges : meningitis 3 Categories 3.1 ... according to the development of the disease Acute inflammation [flexikon.doccheck.com]
Examples of diseases, conditions, and situations that can result in acute inflammation include: acute bronchitis infected ingrown toenail a sore throat from a cold or flu a scratch or cut on the skin high-intensity exercise acute appendicitis dermatitis [medicalnewstoday.com]
- Skin Rash
(example: HIV infection) Skin rash. (example: psoriasis) What conditions are associated with chronic inflammation? Chronic inflammation is involved in the disease process of many conditions, including: Alzheimer’s disease. Asthma. Cancer. [my.clevelandclinic.org]
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) – a condition that causes inflammation in and around the joints usually affecting those who already have psoriasis (a scaly skin rash) but can precede any possible skin problems which may or may not develop. [arthritisresearchuk.org]
- Alopecia
Investigation of the inflammatory mechanisms in alopecia areata. Am J Dermatopathol. 2009; 31 :53–60. [ PubMed : 19155726 ] Cevikbas F, Steinhoff M, Ikoma A. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Neurologic
- Headache
Here, we report a patient with unilateral sudden onset severe orbital pain and headache with visual loss to no light perception that could only be attributed to perineuritis. Radiological findings enabled making the correct diagnosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Symptoms of inflammatory disease People may feel flu-like symptoms with inflammation, such as headache, chills and muscle stiffness. [mainehealth.org]
Symptoms associated with astrovirus include: diarrhea headache mild dehydration stomach pain The virus usually affects people in late winter and early spring. [healthline.com]
- Lethargy
Classical symptoms of being physically sick like lethargy show a large overlap in behaviors that characterize depression. [en.wikipedia.org]
Workup
No orbital or systemic involvement was found on clinical examination, imaging, and laboratory workup. The serum IgG4 level was normal (87.1 mg/dL). The patient was free of recurrence at 6-month follow-up. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
Thus, the PTA score has the potential as an objective criterion to identify patients with peritonsillar inflammation profiting from medical treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
Less than 1 % of all melanomas arise in the mucosal surfaces of the oral cavity, with purely in situ lesions being exceedingly rare tumors, but with a favorable prognosis compared with invasive lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Hypoxia induces hypoxia-inducible factor and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), which increases the levels of intracellular RNS and ROS, resulting DNA damage in progression with poor prognosis. [doi.org]
Etiology
Regardless of the underlying etiology, tracheitis can, in its most severe form, be life-threatening, thus making its treatment an area of interest. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The involvement of these lesions in the etiology of human diseases and aging was also investigated in the past several decades, suggesting that the oxidatively induced DNA adducts, especially bulky DNA lesions, may serve as biomarkers for exploring the [doi.org]
In infants, group A rotavirus (RV) is the major etiologic agent of viral gastroenteritis and is responsible for 29 to 45% of hospitalizations, depending on the income level of the country (32, 33). [jcm.asm.org]
Epidemiology
An inflammatory component is present also in the microenvironment of tumors that are not epidemiologically related to inflammation. Recent studies have begun to unravel molecular pathways linking inflammation and cancer. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Accumulating epidemiological evidence implicates thrombosis, as well as inflammation, as important factors in the development and causation of cerebral palsy. [dictionary.cambridge.org]
Epidemiology and Infection 2007. doi:10.1017/S0950268807008151. ISSN: 0950-2688 EISSN: 1469-4409 URL: /core/journals/epidemiology-and-infection Cited by 20 Crossref Citations This article has been cited by the following publications. [cambridge.org]
Pathophysiology
Its precise pathophysiology remains uncertain and we currently have limited evidence on which immunosuppressive agents are the most effective in its treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Placenta physiology and pathophysiology with focus on vascular and inflammatory reaction. Perinatology closely linked to the placenta research. Astma and inflammatory lung disease. [en.uit.no]
Effective strategies to prevent and treat AD remain elusive despite major efforts to understand its basic biology and clinical pathophysiology. Significant investments in therapeutic ... [doi.org]
Prevention
Although antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection prevents AIDS-related complications and prolongs life, it does not fully restore health. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Recent research shows it plays a key role, and that working to reduce it can prevent heart attacks and strokes. [hopkinsmedicine.org]
Lori Mosca, director of preventive cardiology at Columbia University Medical Center-NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, said, “It is exciting that we have a new target to treat in the prevention of heart attacks,” but she worried about the cost. [nytimes.com]