Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic Arthritis is a form of inflammatory arthritis that affects people who have psoriasis. It mostly affects skin and joints which become swollen, stiff and painful. Psoriatic Arthritis is also an autoimmune disease.


Psoriatic Arthritis can also affect people who do not have psoriasis. It can affect any part of the body including the fingertips and spine. In cases of severe or untreated, Psoriatic Arthritis can permanently damage the joints.

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Types

Symmetric – This is the most common form of psoriatic arthritis. This type is symmetric as it affects the same joint on both sides of the body resembling Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Asymmetric – This type affects a third of people and is called asymmetric because while one side of the body gets affected, the other side remains healthy.

Distal interphalangeal predominant – This type mainly affects the small joints like fingers and toes and causes inflammation and stiffness.

Spondylitis – In this the inflammation reaches the spine, causing stiffness as well as pain and difficulty moving the neck and lower back.

Arthritis Mutilans – This is the most severe form of Psoriatic Arthritis. It affects the small joints close to the nail and can lead to loss of function and can even damage them completely.

Psoriatic Arthritis

Causes

  • Psoriasis
  • Family history of psoriasis
  • Age
  • Infections like strep throat

Symptoms

  • Swollen fingers and toes
  • Foot pain
  • Low back pain
  • Skin rashes
  • Reduced range of motion

Homeopathy Treatment for Psoriatic Arthritis

Homeopathy works very efficiently for people suffering from Psoriatic Arthritis. Homeopathy focuses on curing the redness and swelling as well as treating the root cause of the problem. Homeocare International offers constitutional homeopathy remedies for Psoriatic Arthritis and offers long term relief and also eliminates the risk of re-occurrence.


Constitutional Homeopathy Treatment for Psoriatic Arthritis

The expert Homeopaths at Homeocare International treat Psoriatic Arthritis using Constitutional Homeopathy Treatment and prescribe most suitable personalized homeopathy treatment only after careful analysis of the symptoms, their severity and health condition of each individual. Constitutional Homeopathy treatment for Psoriatic Arthritis at Homeocare International not only controls it effectively but also provides long term relief by treating the roots of the problem and improves overall wellbeing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Men and women are equally at risk for developing Psoriatic Arthritis
There is no single cause for developing Psoriatic Arthritis, but it is believed to develop due to a combination of genetic, immunologic and environmental factors
There are 10-15 % chances. It is not a rule that all the cases of psoriasis will have psoriatic arthritis.
No, Psoriasis isn’t contagious and cannot spread through direct contact.
Exercise can actually minimize pain and help you move around. Low-impact exercises like walking, bicycling, or swimming can be done

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