New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- It is evident that chronic inflammation is often overlooked and affects all organs, especially the brain. Chronic inflammation always begins with an acute inflammation, which causes tissue destruction. Then, during tissue repair, there may be an inadequate response, leaving long-term tissue damage, cell death, and loss of body functions.

Organs at risk

Chronic inflammation can involve the pancreas in addition to the brain, causing fibrosis. It can cause bronchitis, which can lead to chronic obstructive lung disease. It can precipitate various types of infections, including bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic. It can cause chronic gastritis, inflammatory bowel disease, atherosclerosis, plaques in the coronary ar...