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a condition in which a part of your body becomes red, swollen, and painful
The drug is used to reduce inflammation. Inflammation around a wound can signal an infection.
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Recent Examples of inflammation
By reducing inflammation, magnesium may help relieve pain and other period symptoms.1521
Promotes hormonal balance: Magnesium may also help stabilize estrogen and progesterone levels, which fluctuate during your menstrual cycle.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Aug. 2025
Sidelined since leaving a July 26 loss to Washington with inflammation in his left rib cage, Buxton will travel to New York for a three-game series against the Yankees and could be activated as early as Monday.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2025
Purdy had an elbow strain with nerve inflammation in a Week 17 loss to Detroit.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2025
In some cases, the virus can lead to severe illness, leading to inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Aug. 2025
Sidelined since leaving a July 26 loss to Washington with inflammation in his left rib cage, Buxton will travel to New York for a three-game series against the Yankees and could be activated as early as Monday.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2025
Purdy had an elbow strain with nerve inflammation in a Week 17 loss to Detroit.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2025
In some cases, the virus can lead to severe illness, leading to inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflammation
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Best Budget: Bubble Knock Out Acne Spot Treatment Pros: Affordable; reduces swelling and pimple size within hours Cons: The sponge-tip applicator isn’t the most hygienic At only $12, this is the most affordable spot treatment on this list, yet just as effective as its pricier counterparts.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
6 Aug. 2025
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Other symptoms include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling or rash.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Create an escalation path and stick to it: PCP first for routine or chronic issues; urgent care for same-day but moderate problems; telehealth for quick guidance on straightforward stuff (rashes, mild colds); ER only for the big, scary, time-sensitive events like chest pain or stroke symptoms.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Recognizing the distinction between mechanical tightness and protective tension is crucial for anyone experiencing chronic stiffness, recurring pain or short-term mobility gains that just won’t stick.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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