What Is Inflammation?
3. Causes
There are numerous potential causes of inflammation. As mentioned, one of them is an injury. Something like an ingrowing toenail can also become very inflamed. Other potential causes include certain medication, and you should speak with a doctor if any medication does cause an unwanted reaction, although it is a known and expected symptom in many cases.
Another potential cause is being exposed to irritants such as chemicals, while exposure to allergens will also cause inflammation in some people. Infections will also sometimes cause inflammation, and something like a sore throat is usually down to inflammation in response to a virus or bacteria.
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