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Medical Conditions - Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects certain individuals affected by the skin disease psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes red, itchy, and scaly spots on the skin. Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling are common symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. Morning stiffness is also a common symptom. Three out of every ten patients with psoriasis may be affected by this disorder.

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Are psoriatic arthritis treatments safe during my pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune condition where your immune system attacks joints and sometimes skin.

Why is PsA called a disease of exclusion at age 30?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate your concern. Wishing you all the best. There is no one test for the confirmation of psoriatic arthritis.

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At 46, do psoriatic arthritis symptoms worsen with time?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Skin and joint symptoms in psoriatic arthritis are not always correlated.

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Do yellow-pitted nails alone indicate psoriatic arthritis?

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How do I manage rheumatoid arthritis and AS?

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Why are my joints getting worse despite stable psoriasis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There is actually no correlation between skin disease and joint pain in psoriasis.

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How quickly can psoriatic arthritis cause joint damage?

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Can a positive ANA at 19 points indicate psoriatic arthritis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A positive ANA (antinuclear antibody) result does not always indicate lupus.

What specialists should I see for PsA at age 26?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The most important specialist for diagnosing and treating psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a rheumatologist.

I have psoriatic arthritis. Can pregnancy hormones trigger it?

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