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The threatening condition of psoriatic arthritis: let us dive in and know more about it:

Are you a patient of psoriasis and have started experiencing joint pain and stiffness? If yes, you might be suffering from psoriatic arthritis. You might be wondering what psoriatic arthritis is, what its types and causes are, and how you can treat it, aren’t you? Get answers to your questions by reading this blog below.

Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is a condition affecting patients who have the autoimmune disease Psoriasis and involves the joints as well as the skin and nails. It can begin at any age and may even affect children. Many people suffer from PsA about 10 years after developing psoriasis, but some develop PsA first or without ever developing or noticing symptoms of psoriasis. Though there is no treatment for arthritis, a growing number of medications are available to help slow the progression of the disease, alleviate the pain, protect joints, and maintain a range of motion.

Commonly joints affected are ankle knees, hands, and feet.

It varies from person to person some may be affected by only one or two joints whereas others may have involvement of all joints.

The types of psoriatic arthritis:

Psoriatic Arthritis is classified as Seronegative Arthropathy, and people with the HLA B27 genotype are more susceptible to it, as genetic and environmental factors both play an active role in the onset of the condition. It manifests as Chronic Inflammatory Arthritis involving one or more joints that coexists or alternates with acute or recurrent psoriasis episodes or has a relationship with the cyclic pattern of Psoriasis.

Different types of psoriatic arthritis are:

 Symmetric Psoriatic Arthritis: The most common type of psoriatic arthritis is symmetric psoriatic arthritis. It is similar to Rheumatoid Arthritis. Symmetric psoriasis arthritis affects the same joints on both sides of the body. 

Asymmetric Psoriatic Arthritis: This type is less common than the first and does not affect the same joints on both sides of the body at the same time. 

Distal Psoriatic Arthritis: This type primarily affects small joints, such as the fingers and toes, causing inflammation and stiffness. 

Spondylitis PsA: This type primarily affects the spine and neck, thereby causing swelling, stiffness, and pain. 

Arthritis mutilans: This is the most severe and rare form of psoriatic arthritis. It affects the small joints near the nail, thereby causing loss of function and even permanent damage.

Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis

• Psoriatic arthritis is caused by a person’s immune system attacking the skin
• Psoriatic arthritis can affect any joint in your body, but it most often gets into joints in your hands or feet
•  Joint pain that does not go away—even with treatment—may be an early sign of psoriatic arthritis.
• The location and severity of pain may vary depending on where psoriasis has affected the skin or nails. Pain can also occur before any signs of inflammation are visible anywhere on the body.
• Psoriatic Arthritis can result in a variety of symptoms all over the body. People frequently experience two or more of these symptoms, which can range from mild to severe.
• Fatigue
• Tenderness, pain, and swelling around the tendons
• One or more joints experience stiffness, pain, throbbing, swelling, and tenderness.
• Limited range of motion
• Tiredness and stiffness in the morning
• Pain and redness in the eye (uveitis)
• There is little correlation between the severity of psoriasis and the severity of PsA. You could have a few skin lesions but a lot of arthritis in your joints.

 Causes of psoriatic arthritis:

The cause of Psoriatic Arthritis is currently unknown. Some theories suggest that Psoriatic Arthritis can be caused by genetics, trauma or infection.

A genetic predisposition is one possible cause of Psoriatic Arthritis, as it is a disease that often affects other family members. Psoriatic Arthritis may also be triggered by an infection with Psoriasis, which may be the result of a traumatic event or surgery.

Psoriatic Arthritis occurs when skin cells mutate to attack healthy cells found throughout the body, including those found in a joint. Psoriasis typically causes raised red patches on your skin but Psoriatic Arthritis often covers much more of your body including your joints. Psoriatic Arthritis is often mistaken for rheumatoid arthritis, which typically affects the hands and feet; but Psoriatic Arthritis can affect any joint in the human body.

Beyond traditional medicine: exploring homeopathic remedies for psoriatic arthritis:

Homeopathic treatment is anytime safe for treating Psoriatic arthritis, and that has been evidently proved by the researchers. 

Homeopathy medicines have also helped in the improvement in the quality of the lives of people suffering from the psoriatic arthritis. 

The homeopathic medicines have a definite desirability, and they act well on different tissues as well as organs in our body. It is very important that thorough examination is done by the homeopathic doctor so that good results can be attained.

The different ways by which homeopathic medicines can resolve psoriatic arthritis depend mainly on how persistent the disease is, family history, and how extensive it is. These key features help in determining the rate of curability of psoriatic arthritis. Homeopathy medicines act very well on patients not using conventional medicines. Opting for homeopathy at the earliest once the condition is diagnosed is very beneficial as it provides quick relief.

Tapping into nature's pharmacy: Homeopathic remedies from Similia India for psoriatic arthritis:

Similia homeo laboratory have been pioneers in the field of homeopathy for many years now. Some of the best and most effective homeopathic medicines are being produced from the facility of Similia India. Usage of top grade raw materials for the medicines which are manufactured using the most recent technologies under stringent protocols aids in the efficacy of Similia India’s homepathic remedies. 

Few remedies from Similia homeo laboratory which aids in the recovery of psoriatic arthritis are mentioned below:

Arsenic Album: Anxious and restless people are more prone to this remedy. Burning type of pains is present in affected joints which causes exhaustion and the patient is unable to move the limb. Skin appears to be dry and scaly and tends to get infected. joints appear to be swollen painful and tender on the touch. Heat application relieves all complaints.

Graphites: People needing this remedy often have a long-term history of years. leathery cracked skin present with inflamed joints. Joints are sore hot and tender to touch .complaints aggravate more on moving the leg and arms.

Rhustox: This remedy acts well, especially when joints are red hard and swollen Complaints are aggravated from getting wet or from exposure to cold air. There is burning of the affected part present with excessive sensitivity to cold. There is stiffness of the back which is associated with a restless feeling

Kali Carbonicum: It’s a broad-spectrum remedy usually used for deep-seated diseases. The patient requiring this remedy usually has severe back pain with tremendous weakness. The patient may be sensitive to cold air, cold bath. Mentally patient is having anxiety, weeping tendency .pains are of stitching type usually which aggravates early in the morning around 3 to 4 am.

Natrum Muraticum: This is one of the best remedies for psoriatic and state arthritis. Mentally, the patient is introverted less communicative less social, weeping tendency present which has an aversion for sympathy Revengeful attitude is present if hurt by anyone. The joints affected are swollen hard and painful. The slightest movement causes pain.

Psorinum: This is used to treat joint pain, swelling in the joints and chronic fatigue.

Sulphuricum acidum: This is used to heal the skin and reduce itching, scaling and redness of Psoriatic Arthritis.

Gelsemium Semp: This relieves joint pain caused by Psoriatic Arthritis, causing swelling and redness.

These homeopathic medicines are to be taken under the guidance of your Homeopathic specialist because there are many more symptoms for each remedy that needs to be considered by a homeopathic specialist before prescribing for you.

Unlocking relief: Homeopathy for psoriatic arthritis management:

Homeopathy is a treatment method that has been used successfully to cure Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis. Psoriatic arthritis, an autoimmune condition, is incurable in conventional medications. There are many different homeopathic remedies for Psoriatic Arthritis that needs to be customised for one suffering from Psoriatic Arthritis. This medicine reduces swelling in joints and nails. It also relieves pain in the hands and feet caused by Psoriatic Arthritis. The beauty of homeopathic medicines for Psoriatic Arthritis is that you don’t need any cream or oil to apply to your joints and cause discomfort. All medicines are to be taken orally for long term relief and gradually leading to complete cure.

Empower your body's healing with homeopathy:

Many people believe that there is no cure for psoriasis and that the condition returns after treatments are discontinued. This does not happen in all cases. This can be avoided if you make some lifestyle changes while receiving homeopathic psoriasis treatment. More importantly, by seeking psoriasis homeopathic treatment as soon as possible, the risks for other conditions can be reduced because homeopathy for Psoriatic Arthritis provides relief by treating the underlying cause of the condition. It employs natural remedies that are both safe and free of side effects. These homeopathic remedies alleviate pain, stiffness, and swelling by addressing the underlying source of the problem. Homeopathy for Psoriatic Arthritis provides constitutional homeopathy remedies for PsA that give long-term relief while reducing the risk of recurrence.

Blog prepared by Dr Bindu Manufacturing Chemist Similia Homoeo Laboratory Pvt Ltd