Psoriatic Arthritis Learning Center

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Psoriatic arthritis is an arthritis that is often associated with psoriasis of the skin.

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Symptoms
Joint swelling and joint pain (arthritis; Nail abnormalities; Pain and swelling at the site of attachment of tendons ...
Causes
Psoriasis is a common, chronic skin condition that causes red patches on the body. About 1 in 20 individuals with pso...
Tests
During a physical examination, the doctor will identify skin lesions, tenderness, and swelling of joints. Joint x-ray...
Treatments
Your doctor may prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) or salicylates to reduce pain and inflammatio...
Alternative Therapies
Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritic joint disease associated with the chronic skin scaling and fingernail chan...
Complications
Repeated episodes may occur.
Prevention
There is no known prevention.
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if arthritis symptoms develop along with psoriasis.

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