See also: Hyperbole Hypertonic Hypertrophy Hypervigilant Hyperbolic Hyperborean Hyperventilation Hyperbola Hyperventilate Hyperbolize Hypergamy Hypertonicity Hyperopia Hypersonic Hypertension Hyperthermia Hyperglycemia Hypernatremia Hypersthenuria Hyperextension Hyperlipidemia Hypersensitivity Hyper Hype Hypervisor
HYPEREMIACONGESTION
The terms hyperemia and congestion both indicate a local increased volume of blood in a particular tissue. Hyperemia is an active process resulting from augmented tissue inflow because of arteriolar dilation, as in skeletal muscle during exercise or at sites of inflammation.
hyperemia, hyperaemia a congestion of the blood, occurring in any part of the body. — hyperemic, hyperaemic, adj.
The type of hyperemia a person has will determine what kind of complications may occur. For example, acute local active hyperemia may be a sign of inflammation. Acute local passive hyperemia could be due to intestinal or uterus torsion. Chronic local passive hyperemia could indicate that tumors or abscesses are developing in the body.
Passive hyperemia affects the tissue differently and has the following symptoms: The type of hyperemia a person has will determine what kind of complications may occur. For example, acute local active hyperemia may be a sign of inflammation. Acute local passive hyperemia could be due to intestinal or uterus torsion.