Person receiving a back massage to aid in inflammation
Person receiving a back massage to aid in inflammation

Inflammation

Inflammation is an immune response often characterized by swelling, heat, redness, and tenderness. Inflammation can be a response to trauma or injury, like cutting your finger, or could be tied to a chronic condition such as rheumatoid arthritis. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatments for inflammation in the following articles written and reviewed by experts, and find out more about our Inflammation Test.