#inflammation__redness__rednes a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
supertype: #symptom (medical) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
part of: #inflammatory_disease
subtype: #adenitis inflammation of a gland or lymph node
subtype: #alveolitis inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic
subtype: #farmer's_lung__thresher's_lung alveolitis caused by an allergic reaction to fungal spores in the dust that is inhaled from moldy hay
subtype: #bagassosis__bagascosis alveolitis caused by inhaling bagasse (sugarcane dust)
subtype: #dry_socket__drysocket__alveoliti inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form
subtype: #angiitis inflammation of a blood vessel or lymph duct
subtype: #aortitis inflammation of the aorta
subtype: #rheumatic_aortitis aortitis occurring in rheumatic fever
subtype: #appendicitis inflammation of the vermiform appendix
subtype: #arteritis__arteriti inflammation of an artery
subtype: #periarteritis__periarteriti inflammation of the outer coat of an artery
subtype: #polyarteritis__polyarteriti inflammation of several arteries
subtype: #Takayasu's_arteritis__pulseless_disease__pulselessdisease disorder characterized by the absence of a pulse in both arms and in the carotid arteries
subtype: #temporal_arteritis inflammation of the temporal arteries; characterized by headaches and difficulty chewing and (sometimes) visual impairment
subtype: #balanitis__balaniti inflammation of the head of the penis
subtype: #balanoposthitis__balanoposthiti inflammation of both the head of the penis and the foreskin
subtype: #blepharitis__blephariti inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness and swelling and dried crusts
subtype: #bursitis inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder
subtype: #housemaid's_knee__housemaid'sknee swelling of the bursa in the knee (due to trauma or excessive kneeling)
subtype: #carditis inflammation of the heart
subtype: #endocarditis inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves
subtype: #subacute_bacterial_endocarditis a chronic bacterial infection of the endocardium and heart valves; symptoms develop slowly
subtype: #myocardial_inflammation__myocarditis__myocarditi inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart)
subtype: #pancarditis__pancarditi inflammation of the entire heart (the epicardium and the myocardium and the endocardium)
subtype: #pericarditis inflammation of the pericardium
subtype: #catarrh inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus
subtype: #cellulitis an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain
subtype: #cervicitis inflammation of the uterine cervix
subtype: #cheilitis__cheiliti inflammation and cracking of the skin of the lips
subtype: #cholangitis__cholangiti inflammation of the bile ducts
subtype: #cholecystitis__cholecystiti inflammation of the gall bladder
subtype: #chorditis__chorditi inflammation of the vocal cords
subtype: #chorditis.inflammation__chorditi inflammation of the spermatic cord
subtype: #colitis__inflammatory_bowel_disease inflammation of the colon
subtype: #regional_enteritis__regional_ileitis__Crohn's_disease a serious chronic and progressive inflammation of the ileum producing frequent bouts of diarrhea with abdominal pain and nausea and fever and weight loss
subtype: #irritable_bowel_syndrome__irritablebowelsyndrome__spastic_colon__spasticcolon__mucous_colitis recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea (often alternating with periods of constipation); often associated with emotional stress
subtype: #ulcerative_colitis a serious chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine and rectum characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and fever and chills and profuse diarrhea
subtype: #colpitis inflammation of the vagina
subtype: #colpocystitis__colpocystiti inflammation of the vagina and bladder
subtype: #conjunctivitis__pinkeye inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
subtype: #ophthalmia__ophthalmitis severe conjunctivitis
subtype: #ophthalmia_neonatorum ophthalmia in newborns; contracted while passing through the birth canal; usually prevented with silver nitrate drops
subtype: #corditis inflammation of the spermatic cord
subtype: #costochondritis__costochondriti inflammation at the junction of a rib and its cartilage
subtype: #dacryocystitis inflammation of the lacrimal sac causing obstruction of the tube draining tears into the nose
subtype: #diverticulitis inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation
subtype: #encephalitis__cephalitis__phrenitis inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use)
subtype: #acute_hemorrhagic_encephalitis encephalitis that resembles apoplexy due to blood extravasation
subtype: #equine_encephalitis__equine_encephalomyelitis encephalitis caused by a virus that is transmitted by a mosquito from an infected horse
subtype: #herpes_simplex_encephalitis__herpes_encephalitis__acute_inclusion_body_encephalitis common form of acute encephalitis caused by herpes simplex 1; usually affects the temporal and frontal lobes
subtype: #leukoencephalitis__leukoencephaliti inflammation of the white matter of the brain
subtype: #panencephalitis__panencephaliti diffuse inflammation of the entire brain
subtype: #subacute_sclerosing_panencephalitis__SSPE__inclusion_body_encephalitis__subacute_inclusion_body_encephalitis__sclerosing_leukoencephalitis__subacute_sclerosing_leukoencephalitis__Bosin's_disease__Dawson's_encephalitis__Van_Bogaert_encephalitis a rare chronic progressive encephalitis caused by the measles virus and occurring primarily in children and young adults; death usually occurs within three years; characterized by primary measles infection before the age of two years
subtype: #rubella_panencephalitis a rare loss of mental and physical skills in adolescents; associated with the rubella virus
subtype: #sleeping_sickness__sleepy_sickness__epidemic_encephalitis__lethargic_encephalitis__encephalitis_lethargica an encephalitis that was epidemic between 1915 and 1926; symptoms include paralysis of the extrinsic eye muscle and extreme muscular weakness
subtype: #endocervicitis inflammation of the mucous lining of the uterine cervix
subtype: #enteritis__enteriti inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea
subtype: #necrotizing_enteritis__necrotizingenteriti enteritis characterized by bloody diarrhea and severe abdominal pain
subtype: #epicondylitis__epicondyliti painful inflammation of the muscles and soft tissues around an epicondyle
subtype: #tennis_elbow__lateral_epicondylitis__lateral_humeral_epicondylitis__lateralhumeralepicondyliti painful inflammation of the tendon at the outer border of the elbow resulting from overuse of lower arm muscles (as in twisting of the hand)
subtype: #epididymitis painful inflammation of the epididymis
subtype: #epiglottitis inflammation of the epiglottis; characterized by fever and a severe sore throat and difficulty in swallowing
subtype: #episcleritis inflammation of the sclera of the eye
subtype: #esophagitis__esophagiti__oesophagitis inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux
subtype: #fibrositis inflammation of white fibrous tissues (especially muscle sheaths)
subtype: #fibromyositis__fibromyositi local inflammation of muscle and connective tissue
subtype: #folliculitis inflammation of a hair follicle
subtype: #funiculitis__funiculiti inflammation of a funiculus (especially an inflammation of the spermatic cord)
subtype: #gastritis__gastriti inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating
subtype: #acute_gastritis__acutegastriti gastritis caused by ingesting an irritant (as too much aspirin)
subtype: #chronic_gastritis__chronicgastriti persistent gastritis can be a symptom of a gastric ulcer or pernicious anemia or stomach cancer or other disorders
subtype: #glossitis__glossiti inflammation of the tongue
subtype: #acute_glossitis__acuteglossiti glossitis resulting from injury or infection and characterized by swelling and pain
subtype: #chronic_glossitis__chronicglossiti glossitis with atrophy of tongue tissue; sometimes accompanies pernicious anemia
subtype: #Moeller's_glossitis__glossodynia_exfoliativa__glossodyniaexfoliativa a superficial form of glossitis marked by irregular red patches on the tongue and sensitivity to hot or spicy food
subtype: #hydrarthrosis__hydrarthrosi inflammation and swelling of a movable joint because of excess synovial fluid
subtype: #water_on_the_knee hydrarthrosis affecting the knee
subtype: #ileitis__ileiti inflammation of the ileum
subtype: #iridocyclitis__iridocycliti inflammation of the iris and ciliary body of the eye
subtype: #iridokeratitis inflammation of the iris and cornea of the eye
subtype: #iritis inflammation of the iris
subtype: #jejunitis__jejuniti inflammation of the jejunum of the small intestine
subtype: #jejunoileitis__jejunoileiti inflammation of the jejunum and the ileum of the small intestine
subtype: #keratitis__keratiti inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision
subtype: #keratoconjunctivitis inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva
subtype: #keratoiritis inflammation of the cornea and the iris of the eye
subtype: #keratoscleritis__keratoscleriti inflammation of the cornea and sclera of the eye
subtype: #laminitis__laminiti__founder inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
subtype: #laryngitis inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing
subtype: #laryngopharyngitis inflammation of the larynx and pharynx
subtype: #laryngotracheobronchitis inflammation of the larynx and trachea and bronchial passageways
subtype: #lymphadenitis__lymphadeniti inflammation of lymph nodes
subtype: #lymphangitis inflammation of a lymph vessel
subtype: #mastitis inflammation of a breast (or udder)
subtype: #mastoiditis inflammation of the mastoid
subtype: #metritis__endometritis inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium)
subtype: #myelitis inflammation of the spinal cord
subtype: #myositis inflammation of muscle tissue
subtype: #polymyositis inflammation of many muscles
subtype: #trichinosis__trichinosi__trichiniasis__myositis_trichinosa infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted
subtype: #myometritis__myometriti inflammation of the myometrium
subtype: #neuritis inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function
subtype: #polyneuritis__multiple_neuritis inflammation of many or all of the peripheral nerves (as in leprosy)
subtype: #Guillain-Barre_syndrome__infectious_polyneuritis__Landry's_paralysis a form of peripheral polyneuritis characterized by pain and weakness and sometimes paralysis of the limbs; cause is unknown
subtype: #retrobulbar_neuritis inflammation of the optic nerve behind the eye; common in multiple sclerosis
subtype: #oophoritis inflammation of one or both ovaries
subtype: #orchitis inflammation of one or both testes; characterized by pain and swelling
subtype: #osteitis inflammation of a bone as a consequence of infection or trauma or degeneration
subtype: #Paget's_disease__osteitis_deformans a disease of bone occurring in the middle aged and elderly; excessive bone destruction sometimes leading to bone pain and fractures and skeletal deformities
subtype: #osteomyelitis__osteomyeliti an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection)
subtype: #otitis inflammation of the ear
subtype: #labyrinthitis__labyrinthiti__otitis_interna inflammation of the inner ear; can cause vertigo and vomiting
subtype: #otitis_externa inflammation of the external ear (including auricle and ear canal)
subtype: #otitis_media inflammation of the middle ear; common in children
subtype: #pancreatitis inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain
subtype: #parametritis inflammation of connective tissue adjacent to the uterus
subtype: #parotitis__parotiti inflammation of one or both parotid glands
subtype: #peritonitis__peritoniti__peritoneal_inflammation inflammation of the peritoneum
subtype: #phalangitis__phalangiti inflammation of a finger or toe
subtype: #phlebitis__phlebiti inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)
subtype: #thrombophlebitis phlebitis in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot (thrombus)
subtype: #pneumonitis__pneumoniti inflammation of the lungs; caused by a virus or an allergic reaction
subtype: #posthitis__posthiti inflammation of the foreskin of the penis; usually caused by bacterial infection
subtype: #proctitis__proctiti inflammation of the rectum; marked by bloody stools and a frequent urge to defecate; frequently associated with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
subtype: #prostatitis__prostatiti inflammation of the prostate gland characterized by perineal pain and irregular urination and (if severe) chills and fever
subtype: #rachitis inflammation of the vertebral column
subtype: #radiculitis__radiculiti inflammation of the radicle of a nerve
subtype: #retinitis__retiniti inflammation of the retina
subtype: #chorioretinitis__chorioretiniti inflammation of the choroid layer behind the retina
subtype: #rhinitis__coryza an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
subtype: #allergic_rhinitis rhinitis caused by an allergic reaction
subtype: #hay_fever__hayfever__pollinosis a seasonal rhinitis resulting from an allergic reaction to pollen
subtype: #sinusitis__sinusiti inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses
subtype: #pansinusitis inflammation of all of the paranasal sinuses
subtype: #salpingitis inflammation of a Fallopian tube (usually the result of infection spreading from the vagina or uterus) or of a Eustachian tube
subtype: #scleritis__scleriti inflammation of the sclera
subtype: #sialadenitis inflammation of the salivary glands
subtype: #splenitis__spleniti inflammation of the spleen
subtype: #spondylitis__spondyliti inflammation of a spinal joint; characterized by pain and stiffness
subtype: #ankylosing_spondylitis__Marie-Strumpell_disease__rheumatoid_spondylitis a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis
subtype: #stomatitis inflammation of the mouth
subtype: #synovitis__synoviti inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint; results in pain and swelling
subtype: #tenosynovitis__tenosynoviti inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon
subtype: #tarsitis inflammation of the eyelid
subtype: #tendinitis__tendonitis inflammation of a tendon
subtype: #tennis_elbow__lateral_epicondylitis__lateral_humeral_epicondylitis__lateralhumeralepicondyliti painful inflammation of the tendon at the outer border of the elbow resulting from overuse of lower arm muscles (as in twisting of the hand)
subtype: #thyroiditis__thyroiditi inflammation of the thyroid gland
subtype: #tonsillitis__tonsilliti inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils)
subtype: #tracheitis inflammation of the trachea
subtype: #tracheobronchitis__tracheobronchiti common respiratory infection characterized by inflammation of the trachea and the bronchi
subtype: #ulitis inflammation of the gums
subtype: #ureteritis inflammation of the ureter
subtype: #uveitis__uveiti inflammation of the uvea of the eye
subtype: #uvulitis inflammation of the uvula
subtype: #vaginitis__vaginiti inflammation of the vagina (usually associated with candidiasis)
subtype: #valvulitis inflammation of a valve (especially of a cardiac valve (usually as a consequence of rheumatic fever))
subtype: #vasculitis inflammation of a blood vessel
subtype: #vasovesiculitis__vasovesiculiti inflammation of the vas deferens and seminal vesicles; usually occurring with prostatitis
subtype: #vesiculitis__vesiculiti inflammation of a seminal vesicle (usually in conjunction with prostatitis)
subtype: #vulvitis inflammation of the vulva
subtype: #vulvovaginitis inflammation of the vulva and the vagina
subtype: #shin_splints painful inflammation of the muscles around the shins; frequent among runners
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