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  • '''Gastrocolic reflex''' is a physiological phenomenon that involves the increase in motility of ...s contents towards the [[rectum]] to make room for the incoming food. This reflex is strongest after breakfast, which is why many people feel the need to hav
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  • '''Axon Reflex''' ...ystem but instead relies on the branching of a single sensory neuron. This reflex is significant in the context of pain, inflammation, and vasodilation proce
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  • ...he rectum is filled with feces, which triggers the defecation reflex. This reflex causes the rectal muscles to contract and the anal sphincters to relax, all ...ts. Certain medical conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), can also affect the process of defecation.
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  • ...c demonstration of the complex interactions between the nervous system and inflammatory processes in the skin. The Triple Response consists of three distinct compo ...rioles, extending beyond the immediate area of the stroke, due to the axon reflex mediated by sensory nerves.
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  • ...nce P is also involved in the vomiting reflex and has been associated with inflammatory bowel diseases.
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  • ...nd non-nitrate NO donors such as nitric oxide-releasing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NO-NSAIDs). ...ic effects, are being investigated for their potential benefits in various inflammatory conditions.
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  • ...lower extremities is a common physical finding, an increase in deep tendon reflex, and extremity [[dysesthesia]] can be shown. ...tory]] drugs, [[antidepressants]], [[anticonvulsants]], non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and [[opioid]] can be applied, and bed rest and assist devices, such
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  • ...s of age and older and of [[chronic diarrhea]] in adults associated with [[inflammatory bowel disease]]. ...]] caused by [[gastroenteritis]], as well as the [[chronic diarrhea]] of [[inflammatory bowel disease]].
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  • ...is receptor, PF-04745637 is thought to reduce the sensitivity of the cough reflex and alleviate symptoms of pruritus. ...ons associated with the TRPV1 receptor, such as [[neuropathic pain]] and [[inflammatory bowel disease]].
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  • * Muscle [[biopsy]] can reveal inflammatory changes. * [[Hyporeflexia]](Decreased reflex response)
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  • [[Corticosteroids]] are anti-inflammatory medications that reduce swelling, redness, and irritation in the airways, i ...oughs. They act on the cough center in the [[brain]] to suppress the cough reflex.
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  • * A decrease in the knee jerk reflex * Medications such as pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs
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  • ...educe inflammation in conditions such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. It mimics the action of natural hormones produced by the adr ...d with respiratory tract infections. It acts centrally to reduce the cough reflex.
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  • ...': This drug acts on the central nervous system to inhibit the peristaltic reflex, effectively slowing down bowel movements. {{Antidiarrheals, intestinal anti-inflammatory/anti-infective agents}}
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  • ...sed blood flow to the bone, resulting in osteopenia (bone loss), and a pro-inflammatory response that contributes to bone and joint destruction. The condition prog
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  • ...ysical examination]]: Assessing for muscle weakness, sensory deficits, and reflex changes. * Medications for pain relief, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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  • * Pupillary reflex response * Blood tests to check for inflammatory disorders may also be needed.
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  • * [[Hyporeflexia]](Decreased reflex response) * [[Acetaminophen]] or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents for musculoskeletal pain
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  • ...s, also known as antitussives, help relieve coughing by reducing the cough reflex. They are available as oral syrups, lozenges, or tablets. * Pain Relievers: Pain relievers, such as acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, can help reduce fever, headache, body aches,
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  • *[[Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy]] *[[Inflammatory myopathy]]
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