Etiket: inflammation
Joint inflammation (arthritis)
What is it about ? Joint inflammation or arthritis is an inflammatory reaction of the joint. A joint is where 2 bones come together and can change position relative to…
Acute inflammation of the prostate (acute prostatitis)
What is it about ?The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that sits just below the bladder, in front of the rectum. It surrounds the urethra, the duct that goes from…
Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in children
What is it about ? Encephalitis is an acute (that is, sudden) inflammation of brain tissue. Since the meninges are closely related to brain tissue, they usually become inflamed as…
Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain)
What is it about ? Encephalitis is an acute (that is, sudden) inflammation of brain tissue. Usually the meninges, which are in close contact with brain tissue, are also inflamed…
Nipple discharge (galactorrhea) and inflammation of the mammary gland (mastitis)
What is it about ? This patient guide deals only with nipple discharge and inflammation of the mammary gland in women who are not breastfeeding. By “nipple discharge” is meant…