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Why does pain seem to underlie all sickness?

Inflammation is likewise usually a symptom, not the cause. And in the case of muscular injuries, it is generally helpful to the healing process.

The kind of imbalance mentioned in the article isn't really a culprit in most instances of sickness.




Inflammation underlies sickness the way police underlie crime. I mean, you always see police around when there’s been a crime, right?


Inflammation is the body's way to protect the affected part. Giving it some "extra cover".




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