Things to know about Pain and Inflammation Flashcards
1
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Pain - medicating chemicals
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substance P, Prostaglandins, Bradykinis, Histamine, Natural pain killers: serotonin, enkephalins, endorphins
2
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What is gout?
A
overproduction of uric acid or an ability to excrete uric acid results in uric acid crystals to deposit in synovial joint lining: pain and inflammation of the joint