Inflammation | Vibepedia

Inflammation is a complex biological response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, and is a protective mechanism by the organism to remove the injurious stimuli and initiate the healing process. It involves immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators, and is characterized by the five cardinal signs of heat, pain, redness, swelling, and loss of function. Chronic inflammation, however, can lead to various diseases, including [[arthritis|arthritis]], [[diabetes|diabetes]], and [[cancer|cancer]].