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What is Psoriatic Arthritis?

Psoriasis refers to a skin disease related to immune system in which red patches develop on the skin that are topped with silvery scales.Psoriatic Arthritis is a form of arthritis which mainly occurs in people with psoriasis. In this medical condition, your joints are inflamed because of the immune system being overactive.Psoriatic Arthritis can affect any part of your body and it ranges from mild to severe.

What causes Psoriatic Arthritis?

Psoriatic Arthritis occurs when your body’s immune system starts attacking its own healthy cells and tissues resulting in inflammation of joints and overproduction of skin cells. however, the exact cause of Psoriatic Arthritis is not known but there are certain risk factors that are considered responsible for this condition, namely:

• Genetics
• Environmental factors
• Age factor (30-50 years)

What are the symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis?

The signs and symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis include:

• Swelling in your fingers and toes
• Foot pain
• Lower back pain
• Joint stiffness
• Decreased range of motion
• Fatigue
• Nail pitting
• Conjunctivitis

How can Psoriatic Arthritis be treated?

Psoriatic Arthritis can be cured with various treatment procedures, inflammation of the affected joints can be controlled, such as:

• Medications
• Steroid injections
• Joint Replacement Surgery