As I understand it the suffix "-itis" is used when regarding an inflammation. * Tonsilitis: an inflammation of the tonsils * Laryngitis: an inflammation of the larynx * Bronchitis: an inflammation of the bronchus
It is one of the way to check if there is inflammation in the body. It will tell you if there is inflammation but will not show the cause. This is often used to monitor inflammatory arthritis RA activity.
ESR is a test for inflammation it idicates a level of inflammation hower it will not Tel you what is causing the inflammation or where it is.
It is used to control pain and inflammation
Inflammation can be reduced with creams or ointments that have cortisteroids. NSAIDS such as aspirin and ibuprofen are also used to stop inflamation. Herbs such as ginger and tumeric can also stop inflammation.
A: Inflammation
It is used to reduce inflammation and pain in certain cases !
Antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infection, but does not reduce swelling or inflammation in itself. If the swelling or inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection, a doctor might prescribe antibiotics to fight the infection, but something else for the other effects.
Corticosteroids are drugs that are used for health symptoms involved with inflammation and hormones. The drug reduces inflammation, treats autoimmune conditions, and replaces naturally occurring hormones.
Salicylates are used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever
It is used to reduce inflammation in arthritis.
It is one of the way to check if there is inflammation in the body. It will tell you if there is inflammation but will not show the cause. This is often used to monitor inflammatory Arthritis RA activity.