Chronic Inflammation

What causes chronic inflammation?

Inflammation is an immune system response that develops when your body defends itself against foreign invaders.

When viruses or bacteria enter your body, your immune system springs into action to destroy it. In response, your body creates inflammatory cells to fight against the threat and save your body.

While your body is intelligent and complex, it sometimes misinterprets an innocent substance, such as a particular food, as a harmful invader. When that happens, your immune system produces an inflammatory response against itself, which over time leads to pain, illness, and other health complications.

Dr. Feiwel specializes in diagnostic testing and treatment services to prevent chronic inflammation and the damage it can cause. She offers food sensitivity and chemical sensitivity testing to identify exactly what’s triggering your body’s inflammatory response.

When should I seek medical help for chronic inflammation?

You should schedule a diagnostic evaluation at the office of Nancy Feiwel, MD, if you experience persistent symptoms of inflammation such as:

• Body aches
• Persistent fatigue
• Weight imbalances
• Gastrointestinal dysfunction, including stomach pain, gas, bloating, and diarrhea
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Inflammatory bowel disease

Chronic inflammation can also cause mood swings, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

Dr. Feiwel reviews your medical history and uses your blood test results to design an eating plan to fight inflammation and improve your health.

How is chronic inflammation treated?

The goals of your treatment plan are to reduce existing inflammation in your body and prevent new inflammation from developing. Dr. Feiwel goes beyond standard diets to improve your health and focuses on your nutritional needs to ensure your body has what it needs to function at peak capacity.

She will utilize a progressive, individualized plan to recommend which foods you should incorporate into your diet to boost your health and dramatically reduce inflammation. Food sensitivity testing guides the process for a successful outcome. Dr. Feiwel also customizes additional strategies to reduce your risk for chronic inflammation. She might recommend:

• Daily exercise
• Lifestyle changes
• Better sleep hygiene
• Stress management techniques

Under Dr. Feiwel’s guidance, you learn how to make lasting changes to your diet and lifestyle so that you can maintain optimal physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

Call the office of Nancy Feiwel, MD, to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for symptoms of chronic inflammation, or book an appointment online today.