I am guessing that chronic inflammation can lead to weight gain through fluid leakage into tissues (effectively trapping more non-caloric water weight in the bo

I am guessing that chronic inflammation can lead to weight gain through fluid leakage into tissues (effectively trapping more non-caloric water weight in the body). https://open.oregonstate.education/aandp/chapter/26-1-body-fluids-and-fluid-compartments/ https://open.oregonstate.education/aandp/chapter/26-1-body-f... > Figure 26.1.8 – Edema: An allergic reaction can cause capillaries in the hand to leak excess fluid that accumulates in the tissues.