Psoriatic Arthritis Specialists in BTM Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka

What is Psoriatic Arthritis?

Psoriatic Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory joint condition that develops in some people who have the skin condition psoriasis, though joint symptoms can occasionally precede skin changes. It causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in and around the joints, and can affect any joint in the body, often asymmetrically. The condition can also cause characteristic swelling of entire fingers or toes, known as dactylitis, and can involve the nails and spine. If left untreated, it can lead to permanent joint damage and deformity.

Causes of Psoriatic Arthritis

Believed to result from an abnormal immune response that causes inflammation in both the skin and joints, with genetic factors playing a significant role in susceptibility. Environmental triggers such as infections or physical trauma to a joint may precipitate onset in genetically predisposed individuals, and family history of psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis increases risk.

Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis

Joint pain and swelling, stiffness especially in the morning, sausage-like swelling of fingers or toes, nail pitting or separation from the nail bed, fatigue, reduced range of motion, eye inflammation, lower back pain if the spine is involved

Treatment & Types of Psoriatic Arthritis in BTM Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Treatment typically starts with NSAIDs for mild disease, progressing to DMARDs like methotrexate or biologic agents targeting specific inflammatory pathways for moderate to severe disease. Physical therapy helps maintain joint function, and coordinated dermatologic care is often needed to manage the accompanying skin symptoms.

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