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Psoriatic Arthritis is a systemic rheumatic disease that also can cause inflammation in body tissues other than the skin, such as in the eyes, heart, lungs, and kidneys.
This condition can cause inflammation in the spine and other joints, and the eyes, skin, mouth, and various organs.

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Can psoriatic arthritis affect your stomach?

Psoriatic arthritis should not affect your stomach. Arthritis is painful swelling of joints, and does not affect the stomach. Psoriatic arthirits is a complication of the skin disorder psoriasis, itchy, red lesions on the skin.


How is psoriatic arthritis diagnosed and treated?

Psoriatic arthritis is usually diagnosed in a clinic. A doctor will look for inflammation of the skin which suggests psoriatic arthritis. The treatments are anitinflmmatory cream and exercise.


Your dad has psoriatic arthritis and you have psoriasis what are the chances you'll develop psoriatic arthritis?

My husband's Mother has Lupus and he has psoriatic arthritis. I believe that all autoimmune disorders have a tendency to be hereditary. My eldest son has psoriasis. My husband's Mother has Lupus and he has psoriatic arthritis. I believe that all autoimmune disorders have a tendency to be hereditary. My eldest son has psoriasis. My husband's Mother has Lupus and he has psoriatic arthritis. I believe that all autoimmune disorders have a tendency to be hereditary. My eldest son has psoriasis.


Which type of arthritis is an autoimmune disorder?

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis are the most common.


Is psoriatic arthritis permanent?

Yes, psoriatic arthritis is a permanent disease and an estimated 600,000 Americans have this disease. Psoriatric arthritis must be treated or people are at risk of permanent joint damage.


What are the reasons for psoriatic arthritis?

People with psoriatic arthritis are more likely than others to have close relatives with the disease, but they are just as likely to have relatives with psoriasis but no joint disease.


Is psoriatic arthritis rheumatoid arthritis?

No, psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two different things with different symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder, while psoriatic arthritis is a complication of psoriasis.


What is arthritic psoriasis?

Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the skin (psoriasis) and joints (arthritis).


Are there any websites that could help me find psoriatic arthritis diet?

There are many sites that will help you. The best one I havw found is www.everydayhealth.com/psoriatic-arthritis/diet-and-psoriatic-arthri. It has everything you would want to know and there are many other sites you can find as well.


What are the common side effects from taking medication to treat psoriatic arthritis?

The most common side effects of taking medication for psoriatic arthritis are upset stomach and ulceration. It is also possible for them to cause gastrointestinal bleeding, which isn't as common.


Where can I find more information on psoriatic arthritis diet ?

For psoriatic arthritis, a diet of live cultured food is what is recommended. Many yogurts contain live cultures that help with digestion and may help improve inflammation of the joints caused by psoriasis.


Is arthritis permanent?

Yes, psoriatic Arthritis is a permanent disease and an estimated 600,000 Americans have this disease. Psoriatric arthritis must be treated or people are at risk of permanent joint damage.