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Inflammation Directory
Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about inflammation and diseases associated with inflammation, symptoms and treatment for inflammation and inflammatory diseases, and much more.
Medical Reference
What Is Postherpetic Neuralgia?
Some people have a lingering pain even after their shingles rash is gone. That could be a condition called postherpetic neuralgia. Find out more about what causes it and who might be more prone to get it.
What Is Takayasu's Arteritis?
Learn about Takayasu’s arteritis, an uncommon condition in which inflammation damages blood vessels.
Understanding Arthritis and Inflammation
WebMD explains the role of inflammation in arthritis and other autoimmune diseases.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Temporal Arteritis
WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of polymyalgia rheumatica and temporal arteritis, both inflammatory conditions.
Features
Are Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relievers Safe for You?
Here's help weighing the benefits and risks of anti-inflammatory pain relievers, from aspirin to Celebrex.
8 Diet Tips for Rheumatoid Arthritis Relief
Can food help ease your rheumatoid arthritis? Here’s a selection to add relief and flavor to your diet.
OTC Drug Safety: A Guide for Seniors
A guide to drug safety for seniors, including information on NSAIDs, aspirin, acetaminophen, antihistamines, and more.
Combination Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Many people with rheumatoid arthritis use combination therapy – taking more than one RA medicine at a time. Here are answers to common questions about using combination therapy to treat RA.
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Slideshows & Images
What You Need to Know About RA
WebMD provides a pictorial overview of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Learn about the signs and symptoms of RA, how it is diagnosed, and the latest conventional and alternative treatments for this chronic condition.
What to Do When Ulcerative Colitis Flares
Get tips to help soothe ulcerative colitis flares, from diarrhea to pain and fatigue. Learn how to fight back with medication, diet, and more.
What's Causing Your Pelvic Pain?
This WebMD slideshow depicts the causes of pelvic pain in women.
A Visual Guide to IBD
Pictures help explain Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, including the symptoms, causes, testing, treatments, and home care needed to manage these types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).