ARTHRITIS

In arthritis there will be inflammation of the joint and severe fever. The joints may swell and become red. It is common in the aged. However these symptoms are also observed in obese people. There will be stiffness of the joints. The disease aggravates when people become more obese. As there is gain in weight the bones and joints wear out more and the person becomes unable even to walk.

Exercise is very essential for the production  of calcium and to prevent its depletion in the bones. When there is no activity the amount of calcium in and around the bones and joints will naturally reduce causing stiffness in the joints. Obesity become complicated by degenerative arthritis called osteoarthritis. If person loses weight there is less wear and tear.