Inflammation

Genomic & Metabolic Longevity Medicine Specialists located in Palm Beach, FL

Studies show that more than one-third of adults in the United States suffer from chronic inflammation. At Atwell Longevity Institute in Palm Beach, Florida, Paldeep Atwal, MD, FACMG, FRCP(UK), FRCP(Glasg), and the experienced team diagnose and treat underlying causes of inflammation to maximize health outcomes, longevity, and overall quality of life. Schedule an in-person or telehealth evaluation by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.

Inflammation Q & A

What is inflammation?

Inflammation is your body’s response to an injury, illness, toxin, or disease. It’s a normal body process that stimulates your body’s ability to heal. However, chronic (long-lasting) inflammation is harmful. Acute inflammation helps your body heal from an illness or injury, while chronic inflammation that persists for months or even years can lead to health problems.

What are the symptoms of inflammation?

Acute inflammation can cause temporary pain, swelling, warmth, and discoloration. Chronic inflammation symptoms include:

Fever
Chronic fatigue
Difficulty sleeping
Abdominal or chest pain
Bloating
Chronic pain
Brain fog
Joint pain or stiffness
Rash
Mouth sores
Frequent infections
Weight gain or loss
Acid reflux, diarrhea, constipation, or other gastrointestinal (GI) problems
Anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders

You might experience a diminished quality of life because of chronic inflammation. Treatment offers symptom relief, anti-aging, disease prevention, and longevity.

What are the risk factors for inflammation?

The following are inflammation risk factors:

Mental health conditions
Chronic stress
Obesity
Poor dietary habits
Autoimmune diseases
Heart disease
Cancer
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases
Lung diseases
Type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases
Lack of exercise
Unbalanced microbiome (bacteria) in your gut
Poor sleep
Smoking
Toxin exposure
Alcohol consumption

Adopting healthy lifestyle habits helps minimize inflammation, reduce disease risks, and helps you better manage a chronic disease.

How is the cause of inflammation diagnosed?

The Atwell Longevity Institute experts complete a physical exam, review your medical history, assess your body mass index (BMI) and vital signs, and order diagnostic tests that evaluate your overall health and determine any underlying causes of inflammation.

The practice provides longevity profiling, gene sequencing, NAD+ assessments, early cancer detection, and other blood tests that determine the full scope of your health and how your genes will likely respond to medication management and other treatments.

How can I reduce inflammation?

Here are some ways to reduce inflammation:

Eat healthy foods (vegetables, fruits, nuts, lean proteins, plant fats, whole grains, etc.)
Reduce your intake of saturated fat, trans fat, added sugars, and other additives
Stay active daily
Get 7-9 hours of sleep
Manage stress
Maintain a healthy weight
Consider dietary supplements
Undergo medication management when necessary
Avoid smoking
Limit or avoid alcohol

The experts at the Atwell Longevity Institute offer hormone replacement therapy (HRT), intravenous (IV) therapy, medically supervised weight loss, and peptides to help you better manage inflammation. They create an anti-inflammation treatment that supports more energy, mental clarity, enhanced gut health, disease prevention, and less chronic pain or stiffness.

Schedule an in-person or virtual inflammation evaluation at the Atwell Longevity Institute by calling the office or booking a visit online today.