General Symptoms of Arthritis. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It may affect one or more joints and may be a short-term or long-term condition. It can be very painful, with symptoms such as:
So, what does the term 'blunted affect' mean? Blunted affect refers to a reduction in the intensity of an individual's emotional response. The emotional response of an individual with blunted affect is a lot weaker than one would expect in similar circumstances.
Blunted affect is more severe than restricted or constricted affect, but less severe than flattened affect, which is the absence of any expression of mood at all. See also, Mayo clinic,: Affective Disorders.