Health Conditions A-Z Rheumatic Conditions Psoriatic Arthritis 8 Signs You May Be at Risk for Psoriatic Arthritis Are you wondering whether you're at risk for these uncomfortable aches and pains? Turns out there are eight things that might up your chances of developing psoriatic arthritis. By Health.com Editorial Team Health.com Editorial Team An article by 'Health.com Editorial Team' indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors may contribute to an article over the years. These collaborations allow Health.com editors to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available. The editors at Health.com are a dedicated team of experienced health editors, writers, and other media professionals who strive to bring trustworthy and responsible health and medical content to their readers. As a team, we have decades of experience in health journalism, and have worked at legacy publishers and some of the biggest news and media companies in the U.S. health's editorial guidelines Published on February 21, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease that can take multiple forms, and sometimes even switches from one type to another in the same patient. A condition that often affects people with psoriasis (a different autoimmune disorder that affects the surface of the skin), psoriatic arthritis tends to present as achy, swollen, or stiff joints throughout the body. Are you wondering whether you're at risk for these uncomfortable aches and pains? Turns out there are eight things that might up your chances of developing psoriatic arthritis. Risks To Develop Psoriatic Arthritis A third of psoriasis patients also suffer from psoriatic arthritis--and the association goes both ways. That is, the majority (about 80%) of people who have psoriatic arthritis will also have psoriasis on their nails. 10 Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms And while we already know that being overweight is bad news for your health, research confirms that people who are obese during their teens are more likely to develop psoriatic arthritis later on. Similarly, being diagnosed with psoriasis at a young age also raises one's chances of experiencing psoriatic arthritis symptoms later in life. Another surprising sign you might run into psoriatic arthritis? Strep throat. Some experts believe the infection, which comes with that tell-tale scratchy sensation, may actually trigger psoriatic arthritis in some. Talk about a double whammy. Curious about the other warning signs of the autoimmune disease? In this video, we're highlighting eight important things that could elevate your psoriatic arthritis risk. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit