👉 Inflammation is a type of immune response that occurs when the body's cells, including macrophages and neutrophils, respond to an injury or infection. This can occur in various tissues such as skin, joints, muscles, tendons, and blood vessels. The primary cause of inflammation is damage caused by pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. The body's immune system uses chemicals called cytokines to release proteins that activate the pro-inflammatory response and trigger the release