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Inflammation is the body's attempt at self-protection; the aim being to remove harmful stimuli, including damaged cells, irritants, or pathogens - and begin the healing process. Inflammation is part of the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants.

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29 year experience in Pain Management

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Types of

Systemic inflammatory response syndrome
Condition

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