Can psoriatic arthritis be linked with irritable bowel syndrome?
Psoriatic arthritis is linked with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, rather than irritable bowel syndrome specifically. These are different conditions.
People with psoriasis have about 1.6 times greater risk of Show Full Answer
Can psoriatic arthritis be linked with irritable bowel syndrome?
Psoriatic arthritis is linked with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, rather than irritable bowel syndrome specifically. These are different conditions.
People with psoriasis have about 1.6 times greater risk of developing ulcerative colitis and 2.5 times higher risk of Crohn's disease compared to the general population. Both psoriasis and IBD are inflammatory conditions with genetic and immune system connections.
If you're experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms alongside your psoriatic arthritis, it's worth discussing with your doctor. They may refer you to a gastroenterologist to determine what's causing your symptoms and ensure you get appropriate treatment.
A MyPsoriasisTeam member shared: "I was diagnosed with Crohn's last October, having been really sick all year. One good thing --- if there is one --- about having Crohn's is that my psoriasis has gotten a lot better."
Working with a multidisciplinary team including a dermatologist, rheumatologist, and gastroenterologist can help manage these overlapping conditions effectively.
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