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Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that causes inflammation and pain in the joints. It’s a chronic condition that can be painful but can also be managed with treatments.
How Does Psoriatic Arthritis Affect The Human Body?
Psoriatic arthritis affects about 15 out of every 100 people who have psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes scaly patches of skin on different parts of the body.
The cause of psoriatic arthritis isn’t known for sure. But it’s believed to be an autoimmune disease, which means it occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells instead of harmful ones.
Psoriatic arthritis usually affects joints in the fingers and toes, but it can also affect the knees, ankles, elbows, and wrists. The condition may come on suddenly or slowly over time. Most people with psoriatic arthritis have joint pain along with redness and swelling (inflammation) in their joints. Some people also have joint stiffness or clicking sounds when moving their joints— called crepitus.
About half of people with psoriatic arthritis also have psoriasis — another autoimmune disease that causes scaly patches on your skin.
And, Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a long-term condition with too much glucose (sugar) in your blood. It’s caused by a problem with how your body uses insulin, which is needed for glucose to enter your cells.
The Link Between Psoriatic Arthritis And Diabetes
Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic condition that can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. The body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue, which causes it to happen. As with other types of arthritis, psoriatic arthritis can make it difficult to move around.
People with psoriatic arthritis are also at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Studies suggest that about one-third of people with psoriasis also have diabetes. There is some evidence that people with both conditions are more likely to develop one another than those without either condition.
Researchers don’t yet understand why this connection exists, but some experts believe that inflammation plays a role in both diseases. Inflammation is part of the body’s natural response to injury or disease; it helps fight off infections and heal wounds by bringing immune cells to the affected area and promoting healing processes like cell growth and tissue repair. But when inflammation goes on too long or becomes chronic (persistent), it can cause problems such as pain and swelling (inflammation).
The Symptoms Of Psoriatic Arthritis And Diabetes
Psoriatic arthritis affects your joints, tendons, skin, and nails. It causes inflammation in the joints and a build-up of plaque in the blood vessels.
A person with diabetes has blood sugar levels that are too high. This can lead to serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and nerve damage.
Joint pain is one of the most common symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. You may also experience joint swelling, stiffness, and cramping in your fingers and toes. Psoriatic arthritis can also affect other organs such as your eyes, heart, and lungs.
The symptoms of diabetes include: feeling thirsty all the time and feeling very hungry all the time
Treatment Of Psoriatic Arthritis And Diabetes
Psoriatic
There are several treatments for psoriatic arthritis. Some treatments can be self-administered, but some will require the help of a healthcare provider.
Treatments For Psoriatic Arthritis Include:
1. Medications to treat inflammation and pain
2. Physical therapy to improve flexibility and strength
3. Exercise programs to improve muscle tone and joint movement
Diabetes
There are three main ways to treat diabetes:
Treatments For Diabetes Include:
1. Lifestyle changes: A healthy diet and regular exercise are a couple of them.
2. Medication: About half of people with diabetes take pills to help control their blood sugar levels. Sulfonylureas, insulin, and thiazolidinediones are a few of these drugs.
3. Insulin therapy: is the most common treatment for type 1 diabetes. Injectable insulin is given through a syringe and needle or an insulin pump connected to a needleless injector device. The more common method of giving insulin is by injection and syringe, although some people with type 2 diabetes use multiple daily injections of long-acting insulins such as glargine or detemir once they’ve stabilized on oral medication. Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) pumps are also used in both types of diabetes to provide a steady dose of insulin throughout the day and night
Prognosis of Psoriatic Arthritis and Diabetes
Both diseases are generally manageable with proper treatment and management. If you have psoriatic arthritis or diabetes, make sure to see your doctor regularly so that they can monitor the progression of both conditions and treat them appropriately.
