The spondyloarthropathies are a group of disorders that affect 0.5-1% of Americans. They are found equally in men and women and typically cause pain and stiffness involving the hands, feet, knees as well the lower back. There are 5 major subtypes of these conditions.
Subtypes
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Psoriatic Arthritis
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease related
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Reactive Arthritis
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Ankylosing spondylitis
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Undifferentiated
The most well known of these is psoriatic arthritis which is associated with the skin condition psoriasis. 25-30% of patients with psoriasis can go on to develop this type of arthritis. This type of arthritis can also cause joint damage and disability if left untreated.
Common Symptoms
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Low back pain and stiffness
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Fatigue
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Joint swelling and stiffness
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Pain in the heel/bottom of the feet
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Tendinitis
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Psoriasis
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Inflammation of the eye causing uveitis/iritis
Treatment
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Control of inflammation with NSAIDs and prednisone
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Injectable medications such as Enbrel, Humira and Cimzia
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Topical steroid creams in the case of psoriatic arthritis
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Careful monitoring of x-rays to prevent worsening joint damage
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