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Can Psoriatic Arthritis Cause Hip Pain | Dr Niraj Vora

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Can Psoriatic Arthritis Cause Hip Pain | Dr Niraj Vora

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  1. Mail Us:nlv@drnirajvora.com Website: www.drnirajvora.com

  2. Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red patches on the skin along with silvery white scales. It commonly occurs near the knee, trunk, scalp and elbows. In unique cases, this skin condition can also cause arthritis that triggers swelling, joint pain and stiffness. Ever thought this skin diseases would cause joint pain and swelling? Well, Psoriatic Arthritis is a unique condition that does this. So to directly answer the question: Can Psoriatic Arthritis cause hip pain? Yes, Psoriatic Arthritis can cause hip pain but the chances are a little less compared to other smaller joints. “Psoriatic arthritis tends to attack smaller joints like hands and feet. Mail Us:nlv@drnirajvora.com Website: www.drnirajvora.com

  3. Larger joints like the hip and knee are affected in only 15% of people. But as most people tend to overlook these joint pains they ignore treatment resulting in a lack of treatment at right time”, says the best hip specialist in Mumbai Dr NirajVora. In some other cases, the patient may confuse psoriatic arthritis with other joint pain conditions too. This lack of awareness about Psoriatic Arthritis may eventually hurt the patients. So with the inputs from hip replacement surgeon Dr NirajVora, we aim to provide the necessary information about identifying and managing hip pain caused by Psoriatic Arthritis. Read on: Mail Us:nlv@drnirajvora.com Website: www.drnirajvora.com

  4. Identifying Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms: Though joint pain is the common symptom of Psoriatic Arthritis, not all hip pains are due to Psoriatic Arthritis (obviously). And even in Psoriatic Arthritis cases, it is rarely the first symptom. In most cases hip is affected only after other smaller joints are affected. Swollen fingers and toes, nail changes, Lower back pain, and eye inflammation are some of the common symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis. “Patients with psoriatic arthritis often consult with pain around the buttocks, outer thigh, groin unlike pain in the front of thigh and groin in osteoarthritis cases”, says Dr NirajVora, top hip replacement surgeon in Mumbai who is also an expert in hip pain treatment in Mumbai. Stiffness and soreness after you wake up. The pain tends to go away as your move around. Walking with a limp or difficulty climbing the stairs are other symptoms. Mail Us:nlv@drnirajvora.com Website: www.drnirajvora.com

  5. Managing symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis: Unfortunately, there is no cure for Psoriatic Arthritis. However, the symptoms can be effectively managed with lifestyle changes and medications. Medications: Oral and topical steroids, biological injections. NSAIDS are some of the medications often prescribed FOR Psoriatic Arthritis to reduce inflammation. Lifestyle changes: Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet, stress management therapies, well-rounded sleep at night, stretching and moderate-intensity exercises are some of the lifestyle changes recommended. Only when the above changes do not bring about a satisfying relief, physical therapy and even hip replacement surgery are considered by the hip replacement surgeon. Mail Us:nlv@drnirajvora.com Website: www.drnirajvora.com

  6. Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment in Mumbai: Given other conditions may as well give out the above signs, a doctor only perfectly identifies the signs and symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis. So when you experience any hip problems, always consult a hip specialist or a rheumatologist who after running tests and imaging studies can determine the exact cause of the joint pain and swelling. If you are in Mumbai and are looking for a hip specialist to consult about any of the above symptoms, you can contact the leading hip specialist and hip replacement surgeon in MumbaiDr NirajVora here: @Call: +91-22-6686 8600 Dr NirajVoraSpecialist in Hip & Knee Surgeon & Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from Mumbai, India Mail Us:nlv@drnirajvora.com Website: www.drnirajvora.com

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