In someone with psoriatic arthritis, the joints (and sometimes other areas of the body) become inflamed. This eMedTV page gives an overview of this condition, noting in particular who it affects and how often it occurs, as well as possible symptoms.
As this eMedTV page explains, scientists think that psoriatic arthritis is caused by a combination of factors (such as environmental, genetic, and immune system factors), but they don't know how these possible psoriatic arthritis causes tie together.
This page on the eMedTV site lists some possible symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (such as joint stiffness and eye inflammation) and explains that psoriatic arthritis symptoms can vary depending on the type of psoriatic arthritis a person has.
This eMedTV Web page describes some tests a doctor may use to make a psoriatic arthritis diagnosis (such as taking a medical history or x-rays), as well as conditions that can share similar symptoms with psoriatic arthritis (such as gout).
This eMedTV article discusses a number of psoriatic arthritis treatment options (including lifestyle changes and medications), and also explains why someone with psoriatic arthritis may need to see several different types of healthcare providers.
Psoriatic arthritis medications -- such as analgesics or DMARDs -- serve various purposes. This eMedTV page explains that while some drugs relieve pain or improve stiffness, others are used to reduce inflammation or to slow the course of the disease.
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