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Which defense mechanism results in redness heat pain and swelling?
Inflammation
What four most common indicators of the inflammatory response?
redness, swelling, pain, and heat
What are the four most common indicators of the inflammatory response?
swelling pain redness heat
Why is cell swelling in the brain especially dangerous?
Because there is no-where for the extra swelling to go - since the brain is completely enclosed by a solid skull, any swelling of the tissue causes an increase in the pressure of the surrounding fluid, which causes damage to the brain.
What do you add to kinetic energy to increase heat?
This doesn't really make sense. If you apply heat to a substance you increase the kinetic energy of its particles, which we perceive as an increase in temperature.
Is heat good to stop swelling?
Alterate heat and cold is good for stopping swelling, as well as compression.
What are five cardinal signs of inflammation?
redness, swelling, pain, heat and bleeding
What can you do for leg swelling?
You can put ice or heat on your leg, this will help with your swelling.
When you hurt your finger do you treat it with ice or heat?
Ice for swelling heat is for relaxing mussels
Can you put heat on swollen finger?
Heat is for therapy, cold is for swelling. If you have a swollen finger you should use ice, you should check with your doctor if the swelling doesn't go down.
Why is microcurrent technology used in medicine?
To fight chronic inflammation, increase blood flow, production of ATP, Nitric Oxide. To fight pain and the symptoms of pain including heat, redness and swelling.
Why does neck increase in goiter?
Goiter is a swelling in the thyroid gland which is situated in the neck and often causes additional swelling of the neck.
What is best for swelling heat or cold?
If the swelling is due to trauma such as a punch to the jaw, ice is best. If swelling is inside the mouth, an abscess is the most likely cause and heat is best as it draws the pus to the surface where it will burst and the relief will be instant.
What are the harm factors?
your chances of a full recovery will increase and the recovery will be fasterHeat: Increases swelling and bleeding.Alcohol: Increases swelling and bleeding.Running or Exercise: Aggravates the injury which increases pain, swelling and bleeding.Massage: Increases swelling and bleeding.
Ice or heat for swallon jionts?
Ice stops swelling:]
Can you use a heating pad to reduce the swelling of your cheeks after wisdom tooth extraction?
It is recommended to use cold compresses against your cheeks and jaws for the first 24 hours following surgery. This will minimize the amount of swelling you experience. After 24 hours, it is recommended to use warm compresses to dissipate whatever swelling does occur as quickly as possible. A heating pad would probably be acceptable, so long as you don't set the heat too high.
Why are your dogs nipples swelling?
that means it is getting ready to go into heat
