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Chronic inflammation and autoimmune disorders are bidirectionally linked, as autoimmune disorders can trigger chronic inflammation by attacking healthy tissue [1], [2], [3], while chronic inflammation is recognized as a contributing factor to the development and progression of various autoimmune disorders [4], [5], [6].
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Inflammation: Types, symptoms, causes, and treatment medicalnewstoday.com 2 facts
claimLong-term or chronic inflammation can lead to and result from severe and life-threatening conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular issues, and autoimmune disorders.
claimAutoimmune disorders, such as psoriasis, cause chronic inflammation because the immune system mistakenly attacks normal healthy tissue.
Chronic Inflammation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimAutoimmune disorders cause chronic inflammation when the immune system recognizes normal body components as foreign antigens and attacks healthy tissue, leading to diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Understanding chronic inflammation: Causes, symptoms and ... uhc.com 1 fact
claimAutoimmune disorders can cause chronic inflammation by leading the body to perceive healthy tissue as dangerous.
What is inflammation, and why is it dangerous? health.harvard.edu 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation can be triggered by exposure to toxins, chronic stress, obesity, and autoimmune disorders.
How to reduce inflammation in the body - MD Anderson Cancer Center mdanderson.org 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is linked to heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity-related metabolic dysfunction, some neurodegenerative disorders, autoimmune disorders, and cancers.