Complications of Arthritis

Complications list for Arthritis: The list of complications that have been mentioned in various sources for Arthritis includes:

• Joint stiffness
• Social complications (see Society problems)
• Reduced overall physical activity (see Society problems)
• Reduced leisure activity (see Society problems)

Complications of Arthritis: Findings of CDC research using the National Health Interviews Survey of about 120,000 Americans, indicate that persons with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions are significantly less active than the populations as a whole. The rates of physical activity among people with arthritis may be lower because of the mistaken recommendations in the past that they should not exercise because it would damage their joints. ¹

The research indicated that persons with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions were significantly more likely to report no leisure time physical activity at all, and had significantly lower rates of vigorous physical activity. ¹

Joint pain due to arthritis can limit sexual activity. Surgery and drugs may relieve this pain. In some cases drugs can decrease sexual desire. Exercise, rest, warm baths, and changing the position or timing of sexual activity can be helpful. ²

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