anti-inflammatories
Drugs reducing swelling
Anti-inflammatories are drugs that reduce inflammation—the body's response to injury or infection that causes swelling, redness, and pain.
The category includes over-the-counter options like ibuprofen and aspirin, and prescription corticosteroids for more severe conditions.
The doctor prescribed anti-inflammatories for her arthritis.
Anti-inflammatory pain reliever
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class
- diclofenacAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
indomethacin · corticosteroids · prednisone · hydrocortisone · acetaminophen · analgesics · pharmaceuticals · prescription
Yellow rhizome spice
- curcuminTurmeric's yellow pigment
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- fish oilMarine-derived nutritional supplement
willow bark · bromelain · quercetin · CBD · arnica · green tea · dietary · supplements
Easing of discomfort
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- alleviationReduction of intensity
- comfortEase or soothing relief
ease · palliative · respite · mitigation · numbing · balm · anodyne · restorative
Pathological tissue puffiness
- puffinessMild tissue swelling
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- distensionEnlargement from pressure
- swollenAbnormally enlarged
engorgement · lymphedema · redness · irritation · immune response · cytokines · prostaglandins · histamine
Treatment restoring bodily function
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- iceWater's solid form
- heatTransferred thermal energy
- compressionForcing into smaller space
elevation · RICE method · massage · hydrotherapy · cryotherapy · rest · recovery · sports medicine
ibuprofen
Anti-inflammatory pain reliever
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class
diclofenac · indomethacin · corticosteroids · prednisone · hydrocortisone · acetaminophen · analgesics · pharmaceuticals · prescription · over-the-counter
turmeric
Yellow rhizome spice
fish oil · willow bark · bromelain · quercetin · CBD · arnica · green tea · dietary · supplements · herbal
pain relief
Easing of discomfort
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- alleviationReduction of intensity
comfort · ease · palliative · respite · mitigation · numbing · balm · anodyne · restorative · reducing
edema
Pathological tissue puffiness
- puffinessMild tissue swelling
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- distensionEnlargement from pressure
swollen · engorgement · lymphedema · redness · irritation · immune response · cytokines · prostaglandins · histamine · tissue damage
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- iceWater's solid form
- heatTransferred thermal energy
compression · elevation · RICE method · massage · hydrotherapy · cryotherapy · rest · recovery · sports medicine · exercise
- medicationspills, Tylenol, capsules, tablets, Xanax
- Medicinespill, tablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin
- remediesremedy, cure, medicine, treatment, medications
- arthritis treatmentsmethotrexate, NSAIDs, ibuprofen, prednisone, corticosteroids
- Drug Treatmentsantibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, painkillers, analgesics
- Joint Treatmentsjoint support, glucosamine, chondroitin, cortisone injection, cortisone shot
anti-inflammatoriesirritants
Things causing vexation
histamine · prostaglandins · allergens · cytokines · substance P
inflame, inflamed, inflammation, inflammable, aflame, inflammatory, inflaming, enflame, anti-inflammatory