8 Surprising Signs of Chronic Inflammation

Stiff? Swollen? Achy?

If you can’t shake these symptoms, there’s probably more to it than everyday wear-and-tear.

“Chronic inflammation is caused by a variety of conditions and diseases, which often dictate the type of symptoms a person has,” notes Anita Chandrasekaran, MD, a rheumatologist with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Waterford.

Although signs of chronic inflammation are often subtle, they’re important to catch early. Left unnoticed, this inflammation can harm healthy cells and cause significant damage to tissues and organs. And by finding the inflammation, your doctor might be able to diagnose the condition causing it.

While symptoms vary from one person to another, Dr. Chandrasekaran suggests watching for these typical signs.