Symptoms of chronic inflammation
Acute inflammation in most cases causes noticeable symptoms, such as pain, swelling, or redness. But symptoms of chronic inflammation are much more subtle. This makes it easy to overlook them.
Common symptoms of chronic inflammation include:
- Body pain
- Fatigue
- Depression [3]
- Anxiety [4]
- Weight loss
- Weight gain
- Constipation [5]
- Diarrhea [6]
- Persistent infections
These symptoms can range from mild to severe and last for several months or years.