Question 1

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 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

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

overeating of mangoes can cause inflammation in ur body?

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity:  Mangoes  can contain allergens:  Urushiol, cardol &amp;  limonene. Allergic reaction to mangoes include bullous cheilitis, urticaria, &amp; contact allergic dermatitis. Most people don't have sensitivities to Mangoes.

Question 9

what could cause inflammation in my entire body?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Viral and bacterial infections can cause generalized inflammation. It may be as simple as influenza or as serious as plague. Auto-immune disease can also cause generalized inflammation, e, g., lupus, and polyarteritis.

Question 10

which types of foods are known to cause inflammation in the body?

Accepted Answer

Mostly fats: Saturated fats predispose to an inflammatory state, in part, by promoting obesity. Some the lectin may induce mild inflammation in the intestine, such as that caused by kidney beans, but this type of inflammation is not harmful, just caused flatulance and loose bowel movement. Some proteins in meats, such as carnitine, may be altered by bacteria in the gut to pro-inflammatory substances.

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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?

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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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Will inflammed lung be okay after one yr after pneumonia?

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

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

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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.

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

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Overeating of mangoes can cause inflammation in ur body?

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What could cause inflammation in my entire body?

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Which types of foods are known to cause inflammation in the body?

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