Reverse Chronic Inflammation with Plasma Exchange at MDLifespan

Inflammation occurs when the body's immune system is activated to heal tissues and fight infections. That's why your glands can feel swollen. When you're sick, your body produces little proteins called cytokines that help control your immune system's response to the condition you are suffering from. So when the condition is gone, the cytokines and inflammation go down. But what happens when your immune system fails to turn off? When your immune system is constantly activated, creating an overproduction of cytokines. When this happens, your best defense becomes your worst enemy. The condition is known as chronic inflammation, which causes significant tissue damage and contributes to the development of many chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, and even cancer. So what's the solution? How can we stop chronic inflammation? One incredible option is therapeutic plasma exchange. TPE is a simple medical procedure that involves removing a patient's blood plasma and replacing it with a substitute solution such as albumin or saline. This process helps reduce the number of cytokines, toxins, allergens, and other harmful substances in the bloodstream. The result is that the overall level of inflammation in the body is significantly reduced, which decreases the severity of symptoms associated with chronic inflammation. By clearing the blood of these cytokines, toxins, allergens, and other harmful substances, you are improving the environment of your body, which leads to a boost in the body's healing. Want to know if you have chronic inflammation or if therapeutic plasma exchange is a good fit for you? MD Lifespan can provide answers. Schedule a call to speak with one of our patient service advisors. We're happy to help you start on a journey of peak health and wellness.