Article by Joy King

Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the skin and joints. It occurs in about one-fifth of people with psoriasis, a chronic skin condition, although either disease can precede the other by as much as 20 years. It can also affect areas other than the joints, such as the eyes, skin, mouth, and spine. Psoriatic arthritis affects men and women equally, but is more common between ages 30 and 50.Types Of Psoriatic ArthritisThere are five known types of psoriatic arthritis:Symmetric: This type is similar to rheumatoid arthritis in that the symptoms occur on either side of the body (both knees, both elbows, etc). It comprises about 50% of cases, and is disabling 50% of the time.Asymmetric: This is a relatively mild form accounting for about 35% of cases. It does not affect symmetrical joints, and seldom occurs in more than three joints at a time.Arthritis mutilans: This is a rare but aggressive condition, affecting less than 5% of patients. It takes place over several years and causes severe joint damage and deformation. Spondylitis: This type causes severe stiffness and is usually symmetrical. It normally affects the spine or neck, but may also occur in the hands and feet.Distal interphalangeal predominant: This is characterized by changes in the nail’s appearance and texture, and stiff swelling of fingers and toes. It occurs in about 5% of patients.Causes Of Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints. The exact reasons are not known, but scientists believe that bacteria in the affected skin can act as a trigger. Patients with psoriasis affecting the nails are more likely to develop psoriatic arthritis. Genetics is also considered a risk factor, as both psoriasis and arthritis can run in the family.TreatmentPsoriatic arthritis is usually treated with drugs and therapy.Drug treatment Of Psoriatic ArthritisFirst-line treatment involves non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin to relieve the pain and swelling. Patients may be allowed to try different NSAIDs to find what works best for them.Disease-modifying drugs (DMDs) are used to slow the progression of the disease. They may take several weeks to start working, so it’s important to keep taking them even when no improvements are observed. They can also cause serious side effects and must be taken only under prescription.Therapy For Psoriatic ArthritisPhysical activity plays a key role in alleviating psoriatic arthritis symptoms. Exercise therapy is usually recommended when the inflammation affects the spinal joints. Heat and cold treatment can help relieve pain and restore some mobility to the joints. Occupational therapists can design daily tasks to prevent further damage to the joints. Useful sites for more information are – hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/Psoriatic_arthritis.html and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psoriatic_arthritis.

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Article by Dr.krishna Poddar

Arthritis in Kolkata has emerged as one of the most common ailments in the modern day lives. Blame it on the improper diet, lack of proper physical exercise, hereditary factors or whatever it exists here amongst us effecting the daily lives of our near and dear ones up to a large extent.Arthritis is usually described in medical terms as a joint disorder in which there is a lot of inflammation in one or more joints of the patient’s body. It is a very painful situation or condition to be in. There are more than a 100 types of Arthritis on the record, but a few common ones are:

Osteoarthritis

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Article by Aliceshown

Arthritis treatment is one of the best options you have for getting long term relief from this painful condition. Arthritis refers to a joint disorder accompanied by inflammation. The causes maybe related to an overactive immune system or wear and tear of the cartilage. Usually, arthritis affects people within the age group of 20 and 50, but can even affect infants. The average onset age is about 47. The first and most important step towards effective treatment is consulting a good doctor, as the condition requires accurate diagnosis. With over 100 different types of arthritis, it becomes all the more necessary that your condition be accurately diagnosed.

Texas Arthritis Treatment: Various Types of Arthritis

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Article by Meredith Walker

Seronegative arthritis is an umbrella term for several forms of arthritis that resemble rheumatoid arthritis, but without the presence of rheumatoid factor or RF-factor. In addition, this form of arthritis typically affects different joints from rheumatoid arthritis; rheumatoid arthritis usually affects smaller joints in the hands, feet, ankes and wrists, while seronegative arthritis tends to affect larger joints, including the spinal column.

The presence of this form of arthritis can be difficult to diagnose for different reasons, but mainly because of the similarity of symptoms with rheumatoid arthritis. Correct diagnosis and identification of the specific form of seronegative arthritis is necessary, however, in order to get proper treatment of the disease.

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Article by Syahrul Azlan

The less common forms of arthritis conditions include ankylosing sodalities, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, infectious arthritis, septic arthritis and many more. There are also a number of rheumatic syndromes associated with HIV infection. In some inflammatory forms of arthritis, the rheumatoid antibody, the marker for rheumatoid arthritis is not found in the blood serum. These forms are known collectively as exonerative arthritis, and include sodalities, Reiter

Article by Meredith Walker

Arthritis is a common condition typically diagnosed in older people. However it is also a common misconception that arthritis affects only people of advanced years.

Of the more than one hundred different types of arthritis, there are two forms that can affect those of any age, rheumatoid arthritis, and seronegative arthritis. Both groups exhibit similar symptoms, including the typical arthritis symptoms of joint pain, stiffness and inflammation, and both also affect the other organs of the body.

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Article by Jhon Napier

Arthritis refers to a group of medical conditions that are characterized by pain and inflammation of the joints. It is an incapacitating disease and can make a person unable to perform his or her normal daily activities. Arthritis has been found to be one of the main contributing factors of disability. There are many different types of arthritis and the most commonly found ones include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, juvenile arthritis, reactive arthritis, gout, systemic lupus erythematous, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and scleroderma.

Arthritis is a chronic medical condition with symptoms of pain, swelling, diminished range of motion of the affected joint, skin redness, and stiffness of the joint. This inflammatory medical condition is mainly caused due to the damage and wearing away of the joint cartilage. It seems that this disease is more common among women than men. Likewise, obese and elderly people and those with a family history of arthritis have higher chances of getting this disease. If you have a prior injury to any of your joints, you are at higher risk of developing arthritis.

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