W
ith the leaflet entitled "psoriatic arthritis" the Swiss League against rheumatism continues its series "Description diseases. "Psoriatic arthritis is a disease of the immune system. Beyond Skin changes typical of psoriasis, this affection is responsible for inflammation level joints, spine, tendinous insertions, duct tendons and scholarships mucous membranes.
The cause of this disease is, so far largely ignored. It is assumed that beyond a genetic predisposition, various environmental factors play an important role in the onset of psoriatic arthritis.
The psoriasis as a disease of interest only skin, found in 1 to 3% of the general population. At 5 to 8% of these patients, the joints and / or the spine is / are
Also under attack).
The disease affects women and men the same way. In total, psoriatic arthritis concerns 10 times fewer individuals that rheumatoid arthritis (= polyarthritis Chronic).
The new record of the Swiss League against rheumatism evokes what is known causes of this disease, its frequency and its evolution. Other aspects are covered: the organs affected, blood tests, the development of arthritis and psoriatic treatment options.
The latter range from physiotherapy to occupational therapy through food, medicines
used, skin treatments and surgical measures.
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