Is Soriatic Arthritis The Same As Psoriatic Arthritis?
Written by Tim on December 30, 2008 – 4:17 am -Please rate this article
Loading ...Soriatic arthritis is in fact, a layman term and a common misspelling for psoriatic arthritis. As we all know, arthritis is a very common condition from which millions of people around the globe suffer alike. Although there is a combination of treatments available for soriatic arthritis, its cure is something no physician could promise on. When a person suffering from soriatic arthritis is on treatment, the treatment is mainly based on pain management and nothing else.
So let’s take a look at the causes and common symptoms of soriatic arthritis. One of the main culprits behind soriatic arthritis is psoriasis, which is a condition marked by scaling and swelling in the skin. It is calculated that up to eight percent of people suffering from psoriasis develops soriatic arthritis. The statistics point out that men and women are equally prone to the disease when they are 30-50 years in age. A family history of soriatic arthritis also is a high risk factor for deriving the condition.
Common symptoms of soriatic arthritis include, joint inflammation. However, in certain cases low back pain, neck pains; thickened, discolored and pitting toe nails and/or finger nails; eye pains and redness in the eye can be observed.
Medical treatments available for soriatic arthritis have been improved over the years and as of today; there are five major therapies in use. The first medication is known as tumor Necrosis factor (TNF) blocker which blocks cytokines (components from the immune system) through which inflammation can be controlled and pain relieved.
The second type of drug is known as Humira which is taken in as a daily injection for relief. The third treatment is known as glucocorticoids; a type of steroid which is given for pain relief, to reduce inflammation and to reduce stiffness in the joints. The next type of treatment is known as synvisc which is also given as an injection in treating patients with mild or moderate soriatic arthritis. The fifth type of drug is used on severe cases of soriatic arthritis and is known as disease modifying anti rheumatic drugs which consists of components such as gold, cyclosporine and sulfasalazine.
There are also a quite an interesting array of alternative therapies available for soriatic arthritis. However, their effectiveness in pain relief and reducing inflammation is mostly subjective. Some of the most commonly used alternative therapies are exercises, which helps to keep muscles and joints flexible; hot and cold treatments used to ease pain; light treatment used to make the patient feel better (ambience change); and usage of corrective cosmetics to look better in order to maintain a positive self image.
Since soriatic arthritis is a life long health condition, it is important to provide support to both the patient and their families or care givers. Many organizations and groups around the world are involved in these psychological relief efforts and it is recommended that you seek their help and share your experiences for, soriatic arthritis is not a condition that you battle alone.
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