What are the 5 types of psoriatic arthritis?

What is Psoriatic Arthritis?

Homeopathic medicine for psoriatic arthritis​ offers a comprehensive approach to handling autoimmune conditions such as psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a long-term inflammatory disorder that can affect the joints and entheses (the connective tissue that attaches tendons or ligaments to a bone) of patients. It is classified as a form of arthritis. PsA usually affects people who have psoriasis, a skin disorder characterized by the formation of red and scaly patches, or who have a family history of psoriasis. 

Most people develop PsA years after being diagnosed with psoriasis. Still, some patients can have psoriatic arthritis without experiencing any signs of psoriasis patches on the skin, or both conditions can manifest simultaneously.  Experiencing stiffness, pain, swelling, and discomfort in joints are the most notable signs of psoriatic arthritis. The condition can be divided into five different subtypes depending on the area of the body it affects.

It is crucial to identify the specific type of psoriatic arthritis you have, as the psoriatic arthritis treatment in homeopathy plan can be customized to suit the type and severity of your condition. This blog is a comprehensive guide to psoriatic arthritis, and we will discuss all types of the condition in detail, along with its symptoms and causes. In the end, we mention effective treatment options.

 

How common is psoriatic arthritis? 

In general, less than 1% of the total world’s population has this condition. However, approximately 28-30% of people with psoriasis also develop psoriatic arthritis. The disease normally appears between the ages of 30 and 50, though it can also occur during childhood.

 

What are the 1st signs of psoriatic arthritis?

The condition can affect any joints of the body. It is a chronic disease, and symptoms can be mild to severe over time. Here, we mention the early signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis; 

• Pain in Joints
• Stiffness
• Experiencing discomfort to move and use your joints
• Foot pain and swelling of fingers and toes 
• Pain in the lower back 
• Nail changes
• Fatigue
• Eye-related issues

 

What is the root cause of psoriatic arthritis?

Psoriatic arthritis is caused by a hyperactive immune system that leads to excessive production of skin cells, resulting in inflammation of the joint tissues. Both genetic as well as environmental aspects are considered to be responsible for this immune system response. Approximately 40 % of the patients with this form of arthritis have a family member who was also affected by psoriatic arthritis and/or psoriasis. 

 

All 5 Types of Psoriatic Arthritis

Depending upon the part of the boy the condition affects, it can be classified into the following psoriatic arthritis types​; 

• Asymmetric Psoriatic Arthritis

Being one of the most common forms of the condition, asymmetric psoriatic arthritis can affect one or more joints on both sides of the body. Usually, it begins by affecting the fingers and toes. At later stages, the condition can also impact larger joints like the knee and hip.  However, it affects fewer joints compared to other types.

Specific symptoms include;

1. Trouble in joint-related body movements
2. Pain or tenderness in the joints
3. Stiffness
4. Back pain 

 

• Symmetric Psoriatic Arthritis

As the name suggests, symmetric psoriatic arthritis affects the same joints on both sides of the body. i.e., it may occur in both the knees, elbows, or other joint areas. This form of the condition is sometimes misunderstood as another autoimmune condition, rheumatoid arthritis. 

One way to differentiate between the two diseases is that typically, only psoriatic arthritis causes your fingers or toes to swell significantly, giving them a sausage-like appearance, while this does not happen in rheumatoid arthritis. Its symptoms are the same as above, the only difference it that they occur on both sides of the body. 

 

• Distal Psoriatic Arthritis

Distal psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the joints at the tips of the fingers and toes. It is also referred to as distal interphalangeal predominant (DIP) psoriatic arthritis.

Specific symptoms include:

1.  Discomfort and swelling in the joints of the fingers and toes
2. Stiffness
3. Nail changes, including discoloration, pitting, flaking, or separation from the nail bed
4.  Bony lesions

 

• Spondylitis

It is a form of psoriatic arthritis that leads to the inflammation of the spine. It can also cause complications related to joints and ligaments of the spine, as well as other joints throughout the body.

Specific symptoms include:

• Pain and stiffness in the lower back 
• Pain that radiates from the lower back
• Pain that begins on one side of the back and spreads to the other side
• Chest pain or tightness that makes deep breathing difficult

 

• Arthritis mutilans

Being the rarest type, arthritis mutilans is a rare form of the condition that causes severe joint inflammation, deformity, and disability. It can affect the hands, feet, and spine. The inflammation is so severe that it can even lead to bone loss. 

Specific symptoms include:

• Painful and swollen joints 
• Shortened fingers and toes
• Deformity of the hands and feet 
• Difficulty moving the affected areas

 

Is psoriatic arthritis curable? 

Affecting a number of people worldwide, the cure for psoriatic arthritis can highly vary according to the type and severity of the condition. However, the main purpose of the treatment is to control the inflammation of the joints and ease symptoms. To achieve this,  the treatment plan must focus on correcting the immune system imbalances so the excessive production of skin cells can be minimized. The main focus of psoriatic arthritis treatment in homeopathy is to target the root cause behind the immune system imbalances and ease symptoms, taking into account the overall well-being of the patients. Some of the key benefits of the treatment include;

• Provide relief from joint pain, swelling, and stiffness
• Homeopathic remedies also help in improving skin health.
• The medicines are 100% safe, natural, and free of any side effects
• Minimize the chances of recurrences of the condition

So, if you want to get relief from the problems caused by your psoriatic arthritis but have not found any effective solution yet, then you should definitely adopt homeopathic psoriatic arthritis medication.

 

Why choose us?

Discover the potency of natural healing with our homeopathic medicine for psoriatic arthritis​. Our medicines, made from completely natural substances, can offer a sigh of relief from all the associated symptoms, along with correcting the underlying imbalances. The customized approach of our doctors is what makes our treatment so effective. 

At the beginning of the treatment, they spend an ample amount of time studying the condition of each patient and figuring out their specific requirements. After that, they prescribe highly personalized homeopathic remedies and a psoriatic arthritis diet plan catered to the needs of patients. If followed with consistency, our homeopathic care plan can offer long-term natural relief from the condition.