Inflammation - Renew Hormone Clinic

What is inflammation?

Inflammation is the body's natural protective response to an injurious stimulus. When tissues are damaged by toxins, microbes, trauma, etc., the body triggers an inflammatory cascade designed to heal and repair the affected tissues.

The main signs of acute inflammation include:

• Redness - increased blood flow causes reddening
• Swelling - fluid and leukocytes enter the tissue
• Heat - increased blood flow warms the area
• Pain - chemical mediators sensitize nerves

These cardinal signs of inflammation signify that the immune system has been activated at the site of injury.

Inflammation occurs in two main phases:

1. The vascular phase initiates the inflammatory response. Damaged cells release chemical signals like histamine and bradykinin that prompt vasodilation and increased vessel permeability. This allows essential immune cells, proteins and fluids to enter the tissue.
2. The cellular phase sees specialized white blood cells like neutrophils and macrophages migrate to the area. These phagocytes engulf and destroy pathogens, clear debris, and signal other immune cells.

Acute inflammation is key for wound healing and infection control. It normally resolves once tissues are repaired. However, dysregulated or chronic inflammation underlies conditions like arthritis, atherosclerosis, and asthma.

If you're struggling with ongoing inflammation-related issues, the caring medical team at Renew Hormone Clinic can help identify potential causes and craft an individualized treatment plan to help resolve inflammation and restore wellbeing. Their integrative approach combines advanced diagnostics with customized lifestyle, dietary and natural supplementation protocols.