What Is Inflammation?
2. Acute Vs Chronic
Inflammation can be broken down into two main types: Acute and chronic. Acute inflammation develops quickly, is relatively short lived, and tends to be found after we have sustained injuries. Acute inflammation can be very painful, especially to begin with, but it will usually pass completely within a week or two.
Chronic inflammation develops more slowly, but it will also remain in the long term. The good news is that although it does last longer, it is usually not anywhere near as uncomfortable as acute inflammation is. Chronic inflammation can still be quite uncomfortable, however, and it tends to be caused by certain medical conditions.
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