Psoriatic Arthritis/lupus Diagnosis Treatments
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
Diagnosis
Usually, a doctor can diagnose psoriatic arthritis based on your symptoms and a physical examination.
Your doctor may order X-rays of the affected joints, but X-rays don't always indicate what type of arthritis you have. In a few cases, the X-rays may give the radiologist a clue that you have psoriatic arthritis rather than rheumatoid arthritis.
Expected Duration
Psoriatic arthritis tends to be lifelong. However, some people's symptoms vary significantly, so that it may be mild at...
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Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Psoriatic arthritis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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