Good fire, gone chronic
Inflammation is supposed to be short-term — the body's emergency crew, in and out. The problem is when it never stands down.
Toxic exposure, poor sleep, gut trouble, stress, and injury can all keep the alarm ringing. That low, constant burn is a common thread under pain, brain fog, mood, and fatigue.
Takeaway
Inflammation is meant to be short-term; chronic "background fire" underlies many symptoms.