Most adults have experienced inflammation dozens of times in their lives. It can stem from a variety of sources, and it usually goes away with minor treatment or time. However, there are situations when the inflammation persists for months or years. This is known as chronic inflammation. In this guide, we’ll review the signs of chronic inflammation and treatments you can pursue to combat it.
What Is Chronic Inflammation?
Chronic inflammation is described as “slow, long-term inflammation lasting several months to years.” (Source) Inflammation is your body’s way of defending itself against foreign objects. The area ‘inflames’ to fight off infection, heal damaged tissue, and notify your immune system that it needs to get to work.
Chronic inflammation can occur in many areas of the body and from many potential sources, such as arthritis, allergies, COPD, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, long-term injuries, and more. If you’ve experienced pain, discomfort, or inflammation for at least three months, you’re suffering from a chronic condition. The good news is that there are treatment options out there to help alleviate your discomfort.
Signs You May Have Chronic Inflammation
Here are some indicators that you may have chronic inflammation:
- Chronic fatigue (feeling tired all the time)
- Unexplained weight fluctuations
- Insomnia or difficulty maintaining a sleep schedule
- Mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety
- Frequently getting infections or feeling sick
- Dry eyes
- Constipation, diarrhea, and acid reflux
- Consistent body pains and aches, including muscle pain and joint pain
- Balance problems
- Muscle weakness
- Marbled-looking skin, which often looks like purple splotches on the body
Having a combination of these symptoms may not definitively indicate that you have chronic inflammation but may be a sign that you need to an evaluation. Talk to your doctor about your symptoms and pursue inflammation treatment as needed.
How to Treat Chronic Inflammation
Because chronic inflammation has so many potential causes, it’s important to understand the source before prescribing a treatment. The inflammation treatment that works for one person may not be the right fit for another. Macomb Pain Management provides personalized chronic inflammation that is tailored to each client’s unique needs. We’ll assess the source of your inflammation and recommend the best course of action to address it.
Macomb Pain Management provides minimally invasive inflammation treatment procedures, as well as functional medicine, pain relieving injections, and more. Visit our office or call (248) 844-8281 to schedule an appointment for chronic inflammation treatment.
Macomb Pain Management
8152 25 Mile Rd Suite B
Shelby Township, MI 48316
