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What are the possible complications of arthritis?
There are two types of arthritis acute and chronic arthritis. In acute arthritis, possible complications are destructive arthropathies, bursitis, synovitis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome. If acute arthritis is left untreated, it causes chronic inflammatory arthritis and even leads to septic arthritis. Chronic arthritis like osteoarthritis involving knee and hip joint, may lead to major disability in elderly people… Dr. Shaheed Abdul Ansar
The most significant complication of arthritis is pain. It can be so severe that patients may be unable to make some movements. The pain also may be present even when at rest…. Dr. Gustavo Campos
The common complications of arthritis are; osteoporosis, dried mouth & eyes, cardiovascular problems, lung disease, infection, rheumatoid nodules and abnormal body composition… Dr. Ramamurthy Bangalore
Although Complications depend on the joints affected and may gradually progress to difficulty in doing daily tasks. In severe cases, it may affect walking, sitting or can lead to deformity…. says Dr. Alex T. Thomas