Psoriasis to date - a fairly common disease, and it is not limited to skin lesions. Psoriatic arthritis, the symptoms of which are expressed in the violation of the joints, is the most frequent companion of this disease. Let's study together the signs of psoriatic arthritis and a possible prognosis.
Features of the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic rheumatoid arthritis can begin even before the first signs of psoriasis appear. Moreover, to date, the exact causes of the development of these diseases have not been established, which significantly complicates the diagnosis and treatment. Many scientists believe that the appearance of psoriatic arthritis is responsible for psychosomatics, that is, the disease has a nervous origin. Those who have not been fortunate enough to suffer from psoriasis, really note the aggravation of the illness during periods of stress , intense mental and physical exertion.
Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis can be divided into 2 groups, depending on how the disease proceeds. Primary arthritis has these symptoms:
- pain in the joints, especially often - in the joints of the hands;
- asymmetrical bending of bones and joints;
- aches in the limbs and lower back, in the sacrum;
- morning "ossification", stiffness of movements;
- blue skin over the aching joint.
In this case, the disease resembles rheumatoid arthritis, skin manifestations of psoriasis occur later, so for the final diagnosis it may be necessary to analyze blood and hormones.
If you already suffer from psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis is secondary and has such symptoms:
- psoriatic plaques and spots;
- peeling of the skin of the lower legs, along the hair growth line;
- frequent pain in the joints of the hands, or legs, having
asymmetrical character.
In this case, an X-ray examination will confirm the diagnosis.
Psoriatic arthritis and possible prognosis
Exacerbation of psoriatic arthritis usually lasts several weeks and worries the patient several times a year. As a rule in the autumn-spring off-season. If you follow the recommendations of a doctor, a full-fledged diet and a measured lifestyle, it is possible to completely avoid deterioration. Treatment allows the use of medication and exercise therapy, to prevent further deformation of the joints. In many ways, therapy repeats standard measures to alleviate the condition of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis.