Comorbidities associated with psoriasis includepsoriatic arthritis(PsA), depression, cardiovascular disease, and more.
Having comorbid conditions can affect your health and the bang out of treatment you need.
A study reported in 2012 byThe Lancetshows 1 in 4 adults has at least two chronic conditions.
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Yourimmune systemgenerally attacks infectious microorganisms, but in the case of autoimmune diseases, it attacks healthy cells instead.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition.
and it’s considered multi-systemic (affects multiple body systems).
Psoriasis comorbidities may be due to inflammation, such as is the case with PsA.
You and your healthcare provider can create a plan to potentially slow down or prevent comorbidities.
This may include screening for potential psoriasis comorbidities, and treatment if you develop early signs.
Early diagnosis is vital so that get control of PsA before it damages joints or causes permanent disability.
Unfortunately, early diagnosis is not always possible.
Treating psoriasis properly can reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Obesity
Obesitymeans having too much body fat.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
There is a connection between psoriasis andinflammatory bowel disease(IBD).
Treatment with antidepressants can help reduce symptoms of depression.
And for some people, treatment of psoriasis can help reduce symptoms of depression andimprove quality of life.
Depression is defined as a feeling of persistent sadness or loss of interest.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you think you might be depressed.
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