Complications of Osteoarthritis

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

• Social limitations (see Society problems)
• Muscle inactivity (see Muscle symptoms)
• Frustration (see Irritability)
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Stress

Complications of Osteoarthritis: Lifestyle effects include

• Depression
  
  

• Anxiety
  
  

• Feelings of helplessness
  
  

• Limits on daily activities
  
  

• Job limitations
  
  

• Loss of everyday family joys and responsibilities.

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. ²

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. ²

Complications of Osteoarthritis: medical news summaries: The following medical news items are relevant to complications of Osteoarthritis:

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