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Results 1 - 10 of 729 for Inflammation
  1. Proctitis 
    Proctitis is an inflammation of the rectum. It can cause discomfort, bleeding, and the discharge of mucus or pus. ... as ulcerative colitis or Crohn disease . If the inflammation is in the rectum only, it may come ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001139.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Cervicitis 
    ... from the cervix Redness of the cervix Swelling (inflammation) of the walls of the vagina Tests that ... pain with intercourse. Untreated cervicitis may lead to inflammation involving the female pelvic organs, causing a condition ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001495.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Vulvovaginitis 
    ... include: Irritation and itching of the genital area Inflammation (irritation, redness, and swelling) of the genital area ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000897.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Tenosynovitis 
    Tenosynovitis is inflammation of the lining of the sheath that surrounds a tendon (the cord that joins muscle to bone). ... the protective sheath that covers tendons. Tenosynovitis is inflammation of this sheath. The cause of the inflammation ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001242.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Periodontitis 
    Periodontitis is inflammation and infection of the ligaments and bones that support the teeth. ... Periodontitis occurs when inflammation or infection of the gums ( gingivitis ) occurs and is not treated. Infection and inflammation spreads from the gums (gingiva) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001059.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Arthritis 
    Arthritis is inflammation or degeneration of one or more joints. A joint is the area where 2 bones meet. There are ... become damaged and rub together. This causes swelling (inflammation), and stiffness. Other joint structures affected by arthritis ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001243.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Retroperitoneal inflammation 
    Retroperitoneal inflammation causes swelling that occurs in the retroperitoneal space. Over time, it can lead to a mass behind ... Retroperitoneal inflammation and fibrosis is a rare condition. There is no clear cause in about 70% of cases. It ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001255.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Diskitis 
    Diskitis is swelling (inflammation) and irritation of the space between the bones of the spine (intervertebral disk space). ... a virus. It can also be caused by inflammation, such as from autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000993.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Scleritis 
    ... can also be a less severe form of inflammation, such as episcleritis . ... include: Corticosteroid eye drops to help reduce the inflammation Corticosteroid pills Newer, nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001003.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Lymphangitis 
    ... affected area may reveal the cause of the inflammation. A blood culture may be done to see ... to control pain Anti-inflammatory medicines to reduce inflammation and swelling Cool compresses to reduce inflammation and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007296.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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