Chronic Infammation Is The Leading Cause Of Many Diseases, Beware!

The root of today’s diseases WHO REPORT showed that most deaths are caused by non-communicable disease (NCD) which is strongly associated with chronic inflammation.

NCD included heart disease, cancers, diabetes, respiratory disease…

For instance, research showed chronic inflammation can cause cholesterol hardening in our blood vessels. This eventually lead to plaque formation and narrowing of our blood vessels, which will increase our risk of getting heart disease.

 

How common is chronic inflammation?

7 of out 10 Malaysian died from NCD which strongly associated with chronic inflammation


The leading cause causes of chronic inflammation

Experts believe that a range of factors may contribute to chronic inflammation, such as:
  • Stress
  • Unhealthy diet
  • Smoking
  • Excessive alcohol
  • Obesity
  • Pollutants
 

What are the symptoms of chronic inflammation?

Acute inflammation is often noticeable with pain, redness, or swelling. But chronic inflammation symptoms are usually subtler. Common symptoms of chronic inflammation include:
  • Abdominal or chest pain
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Joint pain
  • Migraine
  • Mouth sores
  • Rashes
These symptoms can range from mild to severe and last for several months or years.


Treatment of chronic inflammation

It is important to get chronic inflammation under control to reduce your risk of long-term damage. The available options include:
  • Drugs, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids
  • Supplements, such as curcumin (turmeric), garlic, omega-3 and spirulina are proven to decreases inflammation associated NCD

14 Apr 2023