

Psoriatic Arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects the joints of people who have psoriasis. In a small number of cases, Psoriatic Arthritis will be diagnosed in an individual who does not have Psoriasis of the skin, but the skin disorder usually precedes the psoriatic arthropathy. It is a chronic form of arthritis that will generally present itself in a similar way as the skin disorder, with flare-ups, and not be a constant presence. However, this is not always the case, simply the most common presentation of the disease. Early detection and diagnosis of the disorder is critical because when left untreated, the disease may cause permanent joint damage. There are 5 different ways that psoriatic arthritis may manifest. These different types of psoriatic arthritis are:
As with all autoimmune disorders, the exact cause of why this occurs is not known. Some risk factors and other conditions that have been found to be correlated with Psoriatic Arthritis are:
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Inflammation in a joint or joints is the hallmark sign of Psoriatic arthritis. Symptoms can include:
Treatments for Psoriatic Arthritis is mainly a matter of managing symptoms through the use of NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), physical therapy. It will be a completely individualized treatment plan based on the severity of your symptoms and dysfunction the disease may be causing.
If the disease does not respond to the above, anti-rheumatic drugs may be prescribed. Also, there are medications in the form of injectables and infusions that may be considered. Other medications to consider are steroids, immunosuppressants, and topical treatments.
In the case of severe joint damage, a total or partial joint replacement may be warranted.