What Do Health Experts Mean By “Inflammation”?
We frequently use this technical term in daily conversations, but do we really understand it?
Many of us might have heard of the word “inflammation” from doctors and other health professionals. I remembered when I was a child, I used to have a frequent sore throat. The doctor told me I had an inflammation due to an infection. I always hate to have a sore throat as it is so uncomfortable, I have difficulties in swallowing, a swollen throat, produce lots of mucus and I am constantly in need of water to soothe my sore throat. Similarly, when we have a small cut, or when we have mosquito bites, we have inflammation on our skin.
Recently, we heard conversations that food can cause inflammation. Health professionals say these are ultra-processed food. Wait a minute, I never feel uncomfortable, I never feel pain and burning sensation, and I never see any…
