Not really, some members of the public don&#x27;t understand it.<p>Inflammation is a symptom, and chronic inflammation leaves you vulnerable to other problems. It&#x27;s also pretty easy to measure.<p>As an example, when I was struggling with back problems, at one point my sed rate was over 90mm&#x2F;hr (ie. really bad). It was 3 about 3-4 years prior, and 25 about 6 months prior to my spinal fusion. (I was 25 at the time) Drawing the conclusion &quot;inflammation caused back problems&quot; is wrong. Using the inflammation measurement to say &quot;things are getting worse&quot; as part of an overall assessment of my condition is a sensible conclusion.