Question 1

can pelvic inflammatory disease cause inflammation of the lower back/hips?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Pid can occasionally be a source of low back pain.

Question 2

pneumonia 7 weeks ago. have small inflammation lower lungs, pain in ribs. using spirometer seems to help. anything else i can do to help heal?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: First....finish the complete prescription of the antibiotic your on even if you feel much better.  The incentive spirometer is very very important.  It helps you open alveoli that may have been effected by the infection and filled with fluid.  Its a very good prognostic indicator of recovery.  We often do pulmonary percussive technique in the hospital with patients to help mobilize sections.

Question 3

a year ago i had pneumonia + sinus issues with heavy dizziness. after recovery my ears are sticky, i have tinnitus in one ear and struggle with sinus inflammation. i'm on strict diet. my ent gave me corticoid sprays & hearing test so it should be ok?

Accepted Answer

: Monitor temp, consider immune and CF testing after discussion with your PCP. PCD is another diagnosis to consider if you have had multiple infections of the ears/sinus tract and lungs. There may also be secondary ciliary abnormalities predisposing you to infections. Discuss nasal saline rinses and a culture of sputum and nasal passages. Your ENT specialist may also consider antibiotics if needed.

Question 4

will inflammed lung be okay after one yr after pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: This can be due to bronchiectasis, chronic abscess, and a variety of other factors depending upon the cause of the pneumonia, whether it was infective vs. Autoimmune vs drug-induced, etc.  Need more info to answer this question effectively.  Please rephrase and ask again.  Good luck.

Question 5

could diseases that cause inflammation throughout the body also cause water retention?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As an example, cortisol is one of the stress hormones released during systemic inflammation; it can promote water retention.

Question 6

can diseases that often cause inflammation throughout the body also lead to water retention?

Accepted Answer

Water retention: Inflammatory diseases might lead to water retention.  Keep in mind that many medications that are used to treat inflammation, such as ibuprofen, naproxen, prednisone, etc may cause water retention or swelling.  Water retention is also a side effect of other medications.

Question 7

i do have a confirmed garlic allergy.  my question is, would this allergy cause inflammation throughout my body?  i have no kidney or heart problems.

Accepted Answer

Explanation : There would be no inflammation with the allergy to garlic. Just avoid garlic as best as possible, but this is a very rare condition an allergy to garlic

Question 8

what can i do for inflammation in the body.

Accepted Answer

NSAID's: You can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaid's).  Aleve (naproxen) is an otc alternative, but there are many prescription variations.

Question 9

i have some inflammation in my body. what is inflammation? and what causes inflammation? is it serious?

Accepted Answer

Reaction of body: Inflammation is the response of your body, specifically vascular tissue to protect against a perceived injury, threat or infection.  Acute or chronic. Helps remove the injurious threat and move on to the healing phase. Our body, especially with a western diet can have too much baseline inflammation. This can lead to hardening of the arteries, possibly cancer, rheumatologic disorders, allergies.

Question 10

dr says i have costochindritis but blood work for inflammation in my body came back negative how that possible?

Accepted Answer

Costochondritis : Is local inflammation that would not typically cause a systemic inflammatory response. Blood work will remain normal and help in ruling out other systemic inflammatory conditions.

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Can pelvic inflammatory disease cause inflammation of the lower back/hips?

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Pneumonia 7 weeks ago. have small inflammation lower lungs, pain in ribs. using spirometer seems to help. anything else i can do to help heal?

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A year ago i had pneumonia + sinus issues with heavy dizziness. after recovery my ears are sticky, i have tinnitus in one ear and struggle with sinus inflammation. i'm on strict diet. my ent gave me corticoid sprays & hearing test so it should be ok?

A member asked:

Will inflammed lung be okay after one yr after pneumonia?

A member asked:

Could diseases that cause inflammation throughout the body also cause water retention?

A member asked:

Can diseases that often cause inflammation throughout the body also lead to water retention?

A member asked:

I do have a confirmed garlic allergy. my question is, would this allergy cause inflammation throughout my body? i have no kidney or heart problems.

A member asked:

What can i do for inflammation in the body.

A member asked:

I have some inflammation in my body. what is inflammation? and what causes inflammation? is it serious?

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Dr says i have costochindritis but blood work for inflammation in my body came back negative how that possible?

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