And the system is spurred by inflammation.
Ulcers, for example, now known to be caused by a bacterial infection, are accompanied by inflammation.
But not all the pain we feel after exercise is caused by inflammation.
But many diseases are driven by inflammation, including asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer.
Gout is a disease caused by inflammation within a joint.
One serious consequence is heart disease, which appears to be caused by inflammation of the artery walls.
When McGrory was 5, she contracted transverse myelitis, a condition caused by inflammation of the spinal cord.
Unlike aspirin, acetaminophen does not relieve inflammation and thus is less effective in relieving pain caused by inflammation.
The most serious problem affecting their longevity is bone loss caused by inflammation near the artificial joint.
Adenosine is a very potent anti-inflammatory compound and most chronic pain is caused by inflammation," Nedergaard said.
The symptoms are caused by inflammation of the laryngeal membranes, by spasms of the laryngeal muscles, or by inflammation around the trachea.
