An infection is not the same thing as inflammation. Inflammation is often the immune system's way of reacting to an infection, but inflammation and infection are not the same thing. I hope that is clearer.
Inflammation of the duodenum is considered diverticulitis. This in inflammation or a bacterial infection of the colon or bowel area.
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that in turn causes inflammation.
If by fever you mean an increase in heat, the cause for this as a result of inflammation is the strong increase in blood-flow at the body's core temperature, to the site of the inflammation. A fever which is body-wide, is not necessarily part of an inflammation. The fever can be an extreme response to the damage or infection which caused the initial inflammation, but it can also be a normal response to an infection spreading throughout the body.
Yes, you can have inflammation in your sinuses without an infection. Other causes of inflammation include allergy and irritants.
Rectal inflammation can be caused by infection or autoimmune disease. Anal inflammation can be caused by hemorrhoids, infection, and autoimmune disease.
An infection of the peritoneum is called peritonitis. This infection is caused by a fungal or bacterial infection and can cause inflammation of the area.
Inflammation is the body's attempt at self-protection; the aim being to remove harmful stimuli, including damaged cells, irritants, or pathogens - and begin the healing process. Inflammation does not mean infection, even when an infection causes inflammation. Infection is caused by a bacterium, virus or fungus, while inflammation is the body's response to it.
Yes, a urinary tract infection (UTI) can cause inflammation in the body.
Vaginitis = inflammation of the vagina Vulvitis = inflammation of the vulva Vulvovaginitis = inflammation of the vulva and vagina An infection, allergic reaction, chemical irritation, or trauma can cause inflammation. Infection is the main cause of vaginal and vulvar inflammation.
A lot of people use it to mean infection as well.
Yes, joints that are warm to the touch can be a common symptom of inflammation or infection.
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