Chronic Inflammation
Short-term inflammation is how the body heals, but when inflammation never switches off, it becomes a problem in its own right. Chronic, low-grade inflammation quietly damages tissue over time and is linked to fatigue, joint pain, weight gain, brain fog, and a higher risk of many serious conditions, often without an obvious cause. Because it works silently, understanding the signs of chronic inflammation is especially valuable.
Inflammation is a focus of Dr. James Petros, MD, founder of NexGen Health and a physician board certified in Functional Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, Anti-Aging Medicine, Physical Medicine, and Interventional Pain Management. Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine and Stanford, Dr. Petros founded the practice in 2021 with a commitment to rigorous vetting and scientific validation, treating inflammation as a signal worth decoding.
Signs of Chronic Inflammation
Chronic inflammation often shows up as vague, persistent symptoms that are easy to attribute to something else.
- Persistent Fatigue: ongoing tiredness that rest does not resolve.
- Joint and Muscle Aches: stiffness or soreness without clear injury.
- Brain Fog: reduced focus, clarity, and mental sharpness.
- Digestive Issues: bloating and discomfort tied to gut inflammation.
- Skin Problems: redness, breakouts, or slow-healing irritation.
- Frequent Illness: getting sick often or recovering slowly.
What Fuels Chronic Inflammation
Chronic inflammation has many possible sources that often overlap, including poor diet, gut imbalances, hidden infections, toxin or mold exposure, chronic stress, excess body fat, and nutrient deficiencies. Over time this low-grade activation contributes to pain, fatigue, metabolic problems, and accelerated aging. Because the triggers are interconnected, understanding where the inflammation comes from is central to calming it.
How NexGen Health Can Help
NexGen Health works to identify and lower the inflammatory burden. Explore ozone therapy, EBO2 blood oxygenation, high-dose vitamin C therapy, exosome IV therapy, and peptide therapy to see how inflammation is addressed at the root.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chronic Inflammation
Fatigue, aches, brain fog, and digestive or skin issues can be signs, and specific testing confirms the level and likely sources.
It is linked to many conditions, so reducing it can improve how you feel and lower long-term health risks.
Diet, gut imbalances, infections, toxins, stress, and excess body fat can all drive inflammation, often together.
Yes, inflammatory markers can be tested to assess the level and help guide treatment.
Nutrition plays a major role, and dietary changes are often a central part of lowering inflammation.
Many people feel improvements in energy and comfort over the first weeks to months of care.
Why Choose NexGen Health
NexGen Health treats chronic inflammation as the root problem it often is. Under Dr. Petros, care targets the sources rather than masking symptoms. Located in San Jose and serving Los Gatos, Cupertino, Mountain View, and Silicon Valley, the practice helps patients feel better and protect their future health.
Cool the Fire in San Jose
If chronic inflammation may be affecting you, contact NexGen Health in San Jose to schedule a consultation, call the practice, or book online.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Candidacy, therapies, and outcomes are determined during consultation, and individual results vary. Some therapies referenced may be provided on an off-label or investigational basis under physician supervision.