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Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic Arthritis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

Following are some of the signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis:

  • skin lesions of psoriasis, which are red patches
  • swelling that gives a sausage-like appearance to the fingers and toes
  • joint swelling
  • deformed joints
  • joint pain
  • nail changes
  • fever
  • fatigue
  • eye irritation and redness
  • There are 5 main types of psoriatic arthritis. The most common type affects the small joints of the fingers and toes. Joints of the arms and legs, as well as bones of the spine, may also be affected by psoriatic arthritis.


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    Psoriatic Arthritis: Diagnosis & Tests

    Author: Bill Harrison, MD
    Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
    Date Reviewed: 07/13/01



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