& legs: 1  Serious condition of the kidney, heart, liver or blood vessels. 2  Varicose veins or inflammation of the veins (phlebitis). 3  Trauma, such as an ankle sprain. 4  Poor diet that's high in salt and carbohydrates. 5  Sodium retention. 6  Allergic reactions. 7  Neuromuscular disorders. 8  Birth control pills.
What Is Psoriatic Arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis (joint inflammation) that can occur in people who have the skin disease psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common condition characterized by scaly red and white skin patches. Psoriatic arthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the spine.
Effects of Psoriatic Arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects people diagnosed with the skin disorder psoriasis. People with psoriasis experience flare-ups of red, patchy skin or skin lesions. According to the American College of Rheumatology, about 15 percent of people with psoriasis develop arthritis, although in some cases, the arthritis is diagnosed before the skin disorder. Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic condition. Anyone can get it, but it is most often diagnosed in middle age.