Sentences with phrase «small areas of inflammation»

but since there may be other causes I would recommend a referral to an opthamologist, in older cats, there are slim chances it can be a tumor (melanoma) until proven otherwise, whereas in younger cats it could be caused by bleeding in the anterior chamber or small areas of inflammation (uveitis).

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Every standard deviation increase in the inflammation score was also associated with a hippocampus volume that was 110 cubic millimeters smaller and the volume of other areas affected by Alzheimer's disease was 532 cubic millimeters smaller.

«When you get an infection and there's inflammation here, sometimes you can get clotting of the small veins in this area,» says Dr. Lebowitz.

Although Crohn's can affect any area in the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus, the inflammation usually occurs in the ileum, or the end of the small intestine.

Perineural Injection Treatment involves the use of a very small and finely gauged needle directly under the skin over muscular or joint areas where nerve inflammation commonly occurs.

«Small injuries to the vascular wall that can be caused by anything from high blood pressure to toxins attract all sorts of metabolic riff - raff, from bacteria to oxidized (damaged) LDL particles; the immune system sends inflammatory cytokines to the area, and more oxidation and inflammation takes place eventually resulting in the growth of plaque and, ultimately, to an increased risk for heart disease.

It is characterized by inflammation in multiple scattered areas of larger bile ducts, in contrast to PBC, in which the smallest ducts are attacked.

Small needles are inserted in to areas of inflammation and pain and left for a designated period of time, usually anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes.