& 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.
Psoriatic arthritis belongs to a group of arthritis conditions that can cause inflammation of the spine (spondyloarthropathies). People with psoriatic arthritis can develop inflammation of tendons, cartilage, eyes, lung lining, and, rarely, the aorta. The arthritis of psoriatic arthritis is treated independently of the psoriasis, with exercise, ice applications, medications, and surgery.