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To get rid of dead/infected/damaged cells, prevent spread of infection and to get as many immune cells to the affected area as possible so the problem can be resolved quickly and efficiently.

It is essential for health - it is why if you whack your knee it becomes hot, swollen and red to get lots of blood and immune cells to the area and becomes painful and swollen to stop you moving the area so much, to reduce further damage while it is healing.

INFLAMMATION IS YOUR FRIEND!!

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