Written by Kinkini Gupta | Updated : December 21, 2023 9:01 PM IST
Inflammation occurs when the immune system is activated for a prolonged time followed by the release of cytokines or proteins by the cells. These signal the immune system to release inflammatory cells and substances into the bloodstream. When this happens for a long time, it makes the immune system hyperactive thereby creating a cycle of inflammation in the body.
Chronic inflammation is a very serious condition and often hard to handle. It has many repercussions on the body and some of them are long-term. It can cause tissue damage and scarring.
The body of a person suffering from chronic inflammation functions differently. The tissues in the body are destroyed faster and the regeneration process is slow. Thus the body's function is also slower.
The immune system of people with inflammatory diseases and autoimmune disorder is lower than normal. This can cause chronic diseases.
Chronic inflammatory diseases can speed up ageing of tissues, including the nervous and the musculoskeletal system.
A flare-up is defined by the worsening of symptoms of the autoimmune or inflammatory disease. The flare-up can be triggered by stress, pollution, lifestyle and other environmental factors. The symptoms faced by people usually are pain and discomfort, severe fatigue, difficulty sleeping, decreased appetite and low mood.
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