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Psoriatic Arthritis
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Psoriatic Arthritis
It is a type of life-long arthritis that affects people suffering from Psoriasis. It is categorized as a chronic condition that when it becomes severe, sometimes even leads to permanent damage to joints. The severity of pain and damage varies from person to person. Some people face severe problems i.e. their several joints are affected and some have mild problems in 1-2 joints. It is seen that out of 3 patients with psoriasis 1 patient suffers from Psoriatic arthritis. Usually, Psoriatic arthritis develops after 5-10 years of suffering from psoriasis and sometimes a person develops psoriatic arthritis within a few months of getting psoriasis or decades later too. Psoriatic arthritis is also an autoimmune disorder. Usually, Psoriatic arthritis will never be detected through blood investigations.
Psoriatic arthritis affects large joints especially of lower limbs i.e. joints of finger and toe, back, or sacroiliac joint of the pelvis. Psoriatic arthritis appears in people between the age of 30 -50 but can begin in childhood too. Men, Women, and children are equally at risk of developing Psoriatic arthritis. It is seen that children with Psoriatic arthritis also uveitis. It can begin at any age group. Psoriatic arthritis causes inflammation of the spine or inflammation of tendons, cartilage, eye, and lung. In rare cases, people have psoriatic arthritis and never have any noticeable patches of psoriasis. Many people with this condition show the symptoms of morning stiffness and even mild skin psoriasis can be a significant degree of arthritis. Ayurvedic Medicines for psoriatic arthritis work wonders and is treatable at any stage.
Causes of Psoriatic Arthritis
Many people with psoriatic arthritis have a family history of either psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. It is 4 times more common in children whose parents are suffering from psoriasis.
An infection also affects the immune system that can be responsible for Psoriatic arthritis.
More than 30% of people having psoriasis have chances to get Psoriatic arthritis. It affects every age group equally.
Psoriatic arthritis occurs when your body’s immune system begins to attack healthy cells and tissue.
Environmental factor is one of the causes of Psoriasis thus also causing Psoriatic arthritis.
Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis
Joint pain
Joint pain and swelling which is worse in the morning.
Eyes redness
Eyes get red due to inflammation around the pupil of the eye.
Nail weakness
Nail pitting is seen in 80 percent of patients with onycholysis in the nail
Fatigue
A person feels restless all day long.
Bone Weakness
Inability to perform any physical activity due to weakening of bones and severe pain in joints.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Psoriatic Arthritis
- Ayurveda suggests avoiding acidic foods. It is mandatory to keep 75% of the diet alkaline.
- Panchkarma is advised for the detoxification of toxins. Blood purifiers are also given to the patients to reduce increased toxins inside the body
- Psoriatic arthritis can be treated in Ayurveda by following Shodhan and Shaman chikitsa. Shodhan includes the Virechna procedure to remove toxic waste materials from the body and boost the immune system.
- In addition to it some internal medicines are prescribed which provides additional relief within and helps in eradicating a disease.
- An Individual must be in a state of mental calmness.
FAQ's
According to Ayurveda, Psoriatic arthritis is deliberated as the increase of Kapha, Vata, and Pitta dosha. Other factors responsible are Irregular food habits, excessive intake of black grams, yogurt, sour and salted food, and Seafood. Stress also triggers pathogenesis. Consumption of alcohol and tobacco are also the cause of it.
Yes, there is a very effective treatment for psoriatic arthritis in Ayurveda At Durja Ayurveda we choose our medicines very carefully from our classical texts. A patient is advised to follow the diet and day rituals routine according to the physician and regular follow-up is mandatory.
Turmeric is highly helpful for treating psoriatic arthritis as it reduces inflammation internally and externally and also helps in relieving pain.
Both men and women are equally affected by psoriatic arthritis. Its progress varies differently in men and women. Men may more likely develop joint damage while women suffer from more severe symptoms.
With Ayurvedic medicines, one need not take medicines for life-long. Ayurveda cures it completely and patients do not have to take medicine for a long time. Also if a patient follows all the guidelines one recovers easily and early.
Yes, about 80% of people with psoriatic arthritis have fingernails or toenail with psoriasis. Nail discoloration and spots of blood under the nails are mostly noticed symptoms
It can occur in any part of the body but mainly affects the knee, fingers, toe, and spine.
If psoriatic arthritis is left untreated then it causes permanent joint damage and also causes inflammation in respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular system. Psoriatic arthritis also affects the immunity of the body and patients complain of many systemic disorders.
Trigger factors like stress, antimalarial drugs, obesity can flare psoriatic arthritis symptoms.
Stiff, puffy, sausage-like fingers or toes with joint pains tenderness are clinical symptoms. Other symptoms of psoriasis are dry, red skin patches with silvery-white scales are also present.