{"id":616,"date":"2022-03-16T12:24:07","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T16:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/?page_id=616"},"modified":"2022-03-24T16:17:27","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T20:17:27","slug":"psoriatic-arthritis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/conditions\/psoriatic-arthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Psoriatic Arthritis Doctor in Eastern Tennessee | Rheumatologix\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment in Knoxville
Treat the Symptoms Inside and Out<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The itchy, burning patches associated with psoriasis are physically and emotionally painful on their own. But over time, patients living with the autoimmune disease are also at a greater risk of developing debilitating joint inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your psoriasis has evolved into psoriatic arthritis (PsA)<\/strong>, you\u2019re not alone \u2013 more than one million Americans experience regular flares that impact their quality of life. At Rheumatologix in Knoxville, Tennessee<\/strong>, Dr. Tonya Baker is dedicated to helping you manage all symptoms of your condition, from the raised plaques on top of your skin to the stiff, aching joints below it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The earlier psoriatic arthritis is diagnosed, the more likely you can prevent permanent joint damage and preserve your range of motion. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so critical to see Dr. Baker if you\u2019re experiencing symptoms of psoriasis. Because psoriasis is a chronic condition that will follow you throughout your life, you need a local Knoxville rheumatologist by your side on this journey to monitor your disease, spot warning signs of PsA progression, and identify potential treatments that may even help you achieve remission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What are the Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While psoriasis can affect individuals of any age, the symptoms may start in a patient\u2019s childhood or teen years. For many people, PsA can start to set in within 10 years after psoriasis develops. However, some patients are diagnosed with PsA at the same time skin lesions first appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis are similar to those of other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout, Dr. Baker will take a deep dive into your medical history, perform a physical examination, and run a series of labs to rule out other potential causes for your joint pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common symptoms of psoriatic arthritis include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n