{"id":2340,"date":"2026-04-01T19:58:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/?p=2340"},"modified":"2026-05-02T13:16:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T13:16:07","slug":"%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d9%87%d8%a7%d8%a8-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d9%81%d8%a7%d8%b5%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%b5%d8%ad%d9%88%d8%a8-%d8%a8%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b5%d8%af%d9%81%d9%8a%d8%a9-psoriatic-arthritis-psa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/?p=2340&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"> Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What is Psoriatic Arthritis?<\/b> Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of both the skin (psoriasis) and the joints.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Onset:<\/b> Typically occurs between the <b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\">4th and 5th decades<\/b> of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Gender:<\/b> Affects males and females equally.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Genetics:<\/b> Family history plays a significant role. About <b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\">50%<\/b> of patients with spinal involvement test positive for the <b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"119\">HLA-B27<\/b> gene.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Signs and Symptoms:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Joint Involvement:<\/b> Pain, swelling, redness, and warmth, primarily in the knees, ankles, and feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Morning Stiffness:<\/b> Typically lasts more than <b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\">30 minutes<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Dactylitis:<\/b> &#8220;Sausage-like&#8221; swelling of an entire finger or toe.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Ocular Issues:<\/b> Inflammation of the iris (<b data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\">Uveitis<\/b>), causing pain and light sensitivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Respiratory Issues:<\/b> Inflammation around the lungs can cause chest pain during deep breaths.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"15\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Management and Treatment:<\/b> The primary goal is to suppress inflammation and prevent joint deformity:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">DMARDs:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"8\">Methotrexate<\/b> is the most frequently prescribed. Others include Leflunomide and Sulfasalazine.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Biologic Agents:<\/b> Such as Etanercept, Adalimumab, and Infliximab. These target the root of the inflammation and improve both skin and joint symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">NSAIDs &amp; Steroids:<\/b> Used to manage daily pain and acute flare-ups. Steroids may be injected directly into the joint.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Physical Therapy:<\/b> Regular exercise helps maintain mobility. Applying <b data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\">ice<\/b> after exercise can reduce post-workout inflammation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Psoriatic Arthritis? 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