Psoriatic arthritis is another form of arthritis that affects people with psoriasis. It is a chronic disease that is characterized by inflammation of the joints and spine. skin has a characteristic patchy raised areas of skin usually hands and feet, the skin is red, scaly and shinny.
Psoriatic arthritis is another form of arthritis that affects people with psoriasis. It is a chronic disease that is characterized by inflammation of the joints and spine. skin has a characteristic patchy raised areas of skin usually hands and feet, the skin is red, scaly and shinny.
...Psoriasis usually affects Caucasians, in fact, health statistics show that two percent of whites and men and women in the United States alone suffer from psoriasis. Genetics and environment play an important role in the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis.
...Although the causes of this disease are still unknown, doctors believe that this condition can be hereditary, or that your body is exposed to harmful bacteria and viruses in the environment, that is why this disease is triggered. Patients can also develop tendonitis and inflammation around the cartilage, lungs, and eyes. It can also damage the spine, chest bones, and sacrum, making it difficult for the patient to move.
...The treatment of this disease is sometimes difficult because psoriasis often precedes arthritis for months or even years, or vice versa. Of all patients with arthritis, patients with psoriatic arthritis have the greatest emotional stress of all. Because they are not just dealing with unpleasant facts that psoriasis, they also deal with the immense pain of arthritis. As pain and swelling of the torch, everyday movement becomes a burden, it interferes with their work, social functions, daily activities and social life. Patients with this type of disease may feel alone, withdrawn under the stress.
...People who suffer from this disease are simply tired especially in the early afternoon. Signs and symptoms can vary from mild to severe disease flare-up, with periods of remission and relapse, which are common among arthritis patients. Stress can trigger flare-ups, it is important for patients who have this condition, to learn how to cope with stress and learn some relaxation techniques.
To date there is no cure for this type of disease. Both psoriasis and arthritis are autoimmune disorder. This disorder occurs when the immune system attacks the body begins to healthy cells and tissues instead of harmful viruses and bacteria's. It causes abnormalities, which causes inflammation in the joints and over production of skin cells, such as in the case of psoriasis. medications that are available on the market today only goal swelling, inflammation and pain.
To date there is no cure for this type of disease. Both psoriasis and arthritis are autoimmune disorder. This disorder occurs when the immune system attacks the body begins to healthy cells and tissues instead of harmful viruses and bacteria's. It causes abnormalities, which causes inflammation in the joints and over production of skin cells, such as in the case of psoriasis. medications that are available on the market today only goal swelling, inflammation and pain.
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