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Psoriatic Arthritis: When Psoriasis and Arthritis Collide

Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints and connective tissue, and it is directly related to psoriasis of the skin; a condition characterized by skin redness and raised lesions. It is estimated that approximately ten to thirty percent of individuals with psoriasis actually develop psoriatic arthritis; however, everyone with psoriatic arthritis show some signs of psoriasis. According to the National Psoriasis foundation, eighty-five percent of psoriatic arthritis patients develop the skin condition prior to the joint disease.

Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis include:

  • Psoriasis
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle Stiffness
  • Joint pain
  • Swollen hands and toes
  • Conjunctivitis, or redness/pain in the eyes
Diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis:

Generally, a diagnosis is made after the physician notes the presence of both psoriasis and joint pain. Though there is no test specifically for psoriatic arthritis, it is generally determined as such after ruling out other forms of joint related arthritis along with the presence of the skin condition. The earlier the diagnosis is made, the more likely it is that the disease can be managed.

Causes of psoriatic arthritis:

The causes of psoriatic arthritis are currently unknown. Experts believe that there may be an underlying genetic factor that may be linked to this condition because over fifty percent of patients suffering from this syndrome have tested positive for the genetic marker HLA-B27. However, that number isn’t high enough to classify this genetic marker as a definitive underlying cause of psoriatic arthritis. It is believed, therefore, that there may be external, or environmental, factors that contribute to the development of this disease as well.

Treatment for psoriatic arthritis:

Physicians may advise you to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) drugs, such as ibuprofen, to treat the joint pain, accompanied by topical skin agents to treat the psoriasis. There are also exercise and diet regimens that can be helpful in controlling the symptoms. Alternative medicines and homeopathic treatments can be useful for preventing the disease from worsening; however, you should contact your physician before beginning any alternative treatments.
 


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