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Several things can cause chronic inflammation, including: 1. Untreated causes of acute inflammation, like an infection or injury. 2. An autoimmune disorder, which involves your immune system mistakenly attacking healthy tissue. 3. Long-term exposure to irritants, like industrial chemicals or polluteRead more
Several things can cause chronic inflammation, including:
1. Untreated causes of acute inflammation, like an infection or injury.
2. An autoimmune disorder, which involves your immune system mistakenly attacking healthy tissue.
3. Long-term exposure to irritants, like industrial chemicals or polluted air.
4. Smoking.
5. Obesity.
6. Alcohol.
7. Chronic stress.
Slow, long-term inflammation lasting for prolonged periods of several months to years.
Slow, long-term inflammation lasting for prolonged periods of several months to years.
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