What are the best things to take for inflammation?

The best treatment for inflammation depends on the type of inflammation and its cause.
Some common causes of acute inflammation and examples of their treatment include:
•    Infection – antibiotics or antiviral medications
•    Gouty arthritis – anti-inflammatory medications (in the short-term) and treatments to lower uric acid (in the long-term)
•    Trauma – splinting, casting or surgery
Some common conditions marked by chronic inflammation and examples of their treatment include:
•    Rheumatoid arthritis – anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive medications
•    Cancer – chemotherapy, surgery, radiation
•    Obesity – loss of excess weight
Low-grade, chronic inflammation may accompany an unhealthy lifestyle. An “anti-inflammatory diet” (such as the Mediterranean Diet), loss of excess weight, regular exercise, and stress reduction may help reduce this type of inflammation.

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