Fatigue. Joint pain. Brain fog. Bloating. These symptoms may seem random, but for millions of people, they’re signs of something deeper: chronic inflammation.
Unlike the quick, protective inflammation your body uses to heal a cut or fight off a virus, chronic inflammation sticks around—and it can silently damage tissues, joints, organs, and even your brain over time.
Here are 10 of the most common inflammatory diseases that don’t just “go away”—plus how to spot the signs early so you can get the right support.