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Psoriatic arthritis

Evidence: Unconfirmed

Names

Description

Psoriatic arthritis
PsA

Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease marked by the combination of psoriasis and one or more forms of rheumatoid-like arthritis, including anklosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Prevalence

US Cases: 190,000 - 800,000 [Ogdie 2015]. This range is based on the meta-analysis provided by Ogdie.

Typical Age of onset

PsA usually occurs between ages 40 through 50, but the disease may also occur in young children and elderly patients.

Symptoms

  • Swollen fingers and toes

  • Joint pain

  • Lower back pain

  • Stiffness

  • Swelling in the hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees, ankles, feet, and spine

  • Fatigue