Inflammation – Symptoms, Causes, Natural Conditions

Inflammation – Symptoms, Causes, Natural Conditions

Introduction: Why Inflammation Needs a New Approach

Chronic inflammation is a hidden driver behind many modern illnesses—yet it’s often overlooked in conventional medicine. At Patients Medical in New York City, we take a whole-body, integrative approach to identify the root causes of persistent inflammation and reverse them using natural, functional medicine.
We don’t just suppress symptoms—we restore balance from within.

What Is Inflammation?

Inflammation is the body’s natural defense response to injury or infection. However, when it becomes chronic, it can contribute to a range of diseases including heart disease, autoimmune conditions, arthritis, diabetes, and even cancer.

There are two main types:

  • Acute Inflammation: Short-term response to injury or infection.
  • Chronic Inflammation: A prolonged, damaging immune response often driven by hidden triggers like diet, toxins, or stress.
What Is Inflammation?

Common Symptoms of Chronic Inflammation

Chronic inflammation may present subtly or with persistent health concerns such as:

If these symptoms persist, inflammation may be at the root.

Root Causes: Why Did You Develop Chronic Inflammation?

Functional medicine investigates the “why” behind inflammatory conditions. Common root causes include:

  • Poor diet: High sugar, trans fats, dairy, gluten, and processed foods
  • Leaky gut: Allows toxins to enter the bloodstream and trigger immune response
  • Chronic stress: Elevates cortisol, increasing systemic inflammation
  • Toxin exposure: Heavy metals, mold, pesticides
  • Hidden infections: Viral, bacterial, or parasitic
  • Autoimmune activity: Where the immune system attacks your own tissue
  • Hormonal imbalance: Especially thyroid, estrogen, and cortisol dysregulation
  • Mitochondrial dysfunction: Leading to oxidative stress and cellular damage
Why Did You Develop Chronic Inflammation?

Diagnostic Testing We Use

At Patients Medical, we use comprehensive testing to uncover the hidden drivers of inflammation:

Inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR, homocysteine)

Food sensitivity and allergy panels

Gut health testing (stool analysis, leaky gut)

Mold and mycotoxin screening

Heavy metal testing

Autoimmune antibody profiles

Hormonal testing (cortisol, DHEA, estrogen, thyroid)

Mitochondrial function and oxidative stress markers

Integrative Treatments for Inflammation

Nutritional Therapy

We create anti-inflammatory meal plans tailored to your metabolic and lab profile. Options include:

  • Mediterranean or plant-forward diets
  • Paleo or elimination diets
  • Gluten- and dairy-free programs
  • Intermittent fasting protocols
Nutritional Therapy
Anti-Inflammatory Nutritional Therapy

IV Nutrient Therapy

Custom IVs help reduce oxidative stress and support detoxification. Common nutrients include:

  • Vitamin C
  • Magnesium
  • Glutathione
  • Alpha-lipoic acid
  • B-complex

Herbal & Nutraceutical Support

We use physician-grade supplements such as:

  • Curcumin (turmeric extract)
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Quercetin
  • Boswellia
  • N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
  • Resveratrol

All supplements are selected based on your individual biochemistry.

Gut Repair & Detox Programs

We heal leaky gut with protocols including:

  • L-glutamine
  • Probiotics and prebiotics
  • Digestive enzymes
  • Antimicrobial botanicals (e.g., oregano oil, berberine)
  • Detox support may include infrared sauna, binders, and liver-supporting herbs.

Stress Reduction

Inflammation is deeply tied to chronic stress. We offer:

  • Meditation and breathwork coaching
  • Acupuncture
  • Adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha and rhodiola
  • Sleep optimization protocols
Stress Reduction

Real Case Study: John's Recovery from Chronic Inflammation

John, a 48-year-old corporate executive, struggled with brain fog, weight gain, and joint pain for years. Bloodwork revealed elevated CRP and food sensitivities.

We developed a 4-month functional plan that included:

  • Anti-inflammatory elimination diet
  • Weekly glutathione IVs
  • Gut healing supplements
  • Adaptogens for stress control
  • Daily infrared sauna therapy

Within 3 months, John’s inflammation markers normalized, his brain fog lifted, and he lost 18 pounds without extreme dieting.

John's Recovery from Chronic Inflammation

Testimonials

Meet Our Doctors

Rashmi Gulati, MD

Medical Director of Patients Medical

Stuart Weg, MD

A holistic pain management physician

Dr. Emine Cosar, MD

Consult Dr. Emine Cosar, MD. For Gynecology

Frequently Asked Questions

 Yes. Ongoing inflammation can damage tissues and is linked to arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and more.

 Absolutely. We address root causes and immune regulation in autoimmune-related inflammation.

 Some patients improve within weeks; deeper healing may take 3–6 months depending on severity.

 Not necessarily. Once we identify triggers, we guide you to sustainable, long-term nutrition.

 We use markers like CRP, ESR, homocysteine, food sensitivities, and gut panels.

 Sometimes yes, but we personalize your plan and may taper meds only with physician oversight.

 Yes. A compromised gut barrier often fuels chronic inflammation.

 IV nutrients bypass digestion and deliver antioxidants directly to cells to reduce oxidative stress

 Yes. We offer pediatric functional care when age-appropriate.

 We are out-of-network but provide superbills for reimbursement. Some labs may be partially covered.

Begin Your Journey with Patients Medical

Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.

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To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you

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1148 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1B New York, NY 10128

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