Signs of Inflammation to Never Ignore

Inflammation happens when your body's immune system tries to protect you from something that's harmful, like an injury or an infection. It can cause different things to happen in your body, like pain, swelling, and redness. Sometimes you can feel tired too.

When you have inflammation, it can happen in different parts of your body and can be caused by different things. For example, some people have a disease called rheumatoid arthritis that makes their joints swollen and painful. Others might get inflammation from an infection like a cold or the flu.

There are some things you can do to help reduce inflammation in your body. Eating healthy foods like fruits and vegetables can help while eating junk food can make inflammation worse. Exercise and getting enough sleep can also help. Managing stress through things like meditation and yoga can also help.

If you think you have inflammation, it's important to talk to a doctor. They can check to see if you have inflammation and figure out what might be causing it. They might use some tests to help them figure it out.

What Are the Signs of Inflammation?

Inflammation can cause a wide range of symptoms, and the specific symptoms can depend on the type and location of the inflammation. Common signs of inflammation include:

• Pain or tenderness in the affected area

• Redness and warmth in the affected area

• Swelling

• Stiffness

• Loss of function in the affected area

• Fatigue

Inflammation can occur in many different parts of the body and can have different causes, like chronic diseases, infections, or injury. Some chronic conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and lupus, are characterized by inflammation.

How Can I Reduce Inflammation

There are several ways to reduce inflammation in the body, including:

• Medications: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids can be used to reduce inflammation.

• Diet: Eating a diet that is rich in anti-inflammatory foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fatty fish, and avoiding foods that can cause inflammation, such as processed foods and added sugars, may help to reduce inflammation.

• Exercise: Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce inflammation in the body.

• Stress Management: Chronic stress can contribute to inflammation, and managing stress through techniques such as yoga, meditation, and therapy can help to reduce inflammation.

• Sleep: Getting enough quality sleep is important for overall health, including reducing inflammation in the body.

If you suspect inflammation is causing your symptoms, see a doctor to diagnose and treat it. Inflammation may be confirmed by physical examination, imaging, lab tests, and other methods. We can set you up with a personalized exercise and nutrition program to help tackle inflammation.  Contact us to get started today!