Excess mucus production
If you constantly need to clear your throat or blow your nose, this is another sign of inflammation. Mucus is produced by the lower respiratory tract in response to inflammation. A number of inflammatory conditions can cause mucus production, including chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Constant fatigue
If you constantly feeling tired, despite the fact that you sleep a lot at night, this may be a sign that inflammatory processes are constantly going on in the body. You will have little energy because your immune system is constantly working and consuming a lot of resources.
If you are worried regarding fatigue and lack of energy, the condition continues for two or more weeks, despite improved sleep, reduced stress, a healthy diet and the absence of dehydration, you should definitely see a doctor. Most likely, the matter will not be limited to one trip – you will need to pass several tests.
Digestive problems
Digestive problems that are associated with inflammation include bloating and gas, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. Another condition, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), can also be a symptom of systemic inflammation in the body. GERD is a digestive disorder in which stomach acid, food, or liquids back up from the stomach into the esophagus, irritating it.
According to a study published in 2016 in the Journal of the American Association (JAMA), GERD may be part of the body’s natural inflammatory response. Unfortunately, this reaction leads to damage to the esophagus.
