Polyarthritis Psoriatic

Polyarthritis Psoriatic - (r. Psoriatica Arthritis)

Polyarthritis belongs to the group of rheumatological diseases manifested by pathological processes in the joints and bones. It is characterized by inflammation and joint damage. The causes of the disease can be both internal and external factors. As a rule, the disease occurs in a chronic form, which significantly complicates the treatment process. People over 40 years of age often suffer from polyarthritis. It is also worth noting that women suffer from this disease much more often than men. A feature of the course of polyarthritis is its wave-like development. This is manifested by alternating periods of exacerbations with periods of remission. During periods of exacerbation, the main clinical manifestations are inflammation of the joints and their deformation. The clinical picture is complemented by pain, dysfunction and characteristic symptoms. It is important to note that the course of polyarthritis can vary significantly depending on the form of the disease. The most common (up to 80% of cases) is the psoriatic form. The disease is diagnosed in people aged 20 to 50 years, among whom men and women are equally common (1:1 ratio). In men, this form of the disease develops earlier (at 35 years) than in women - at 45 years, with the exception of periods when there are pronounced hormonal changes (25-30 and 45-55 years). In a significant proportion of cases, clinical manifestations are observed in the mornings throughout the year. The course of the disease can be acute, subacute, chronic or recurrent. The only complication associated with psoriatic polyarthritis is pseudoankylosis. Symptoms develop 2 weeks (or less often) after the feet and other parts of the body are affected in the psoriatic form.