Causes of Chronic Inflammation
Inflammation is meant to serve its purpose and then resolve. When it fails to clear up, it begins to deplete the body of vital resources and sets the stage for further illness. Common causes of chronic inflammation include:
Untreated causes of acute inflammation, such as an infection or injury
Long-term exposure to irritants like polluted air, heavy metals, industrial chemicals, and pesticides
Autoimmune disorders such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and multiple sclerosis (MS), in which your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue
Many experts also believe that certain lifestyle choices can contribute to chronic inflammation including smoking, chronic stress, alcohol use, and obesity
