Reactive arthritis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 25, 2022 · Overview. Reactive arthritis is joint pain and swelling triggered by an infection in another part of the body — most often the intestines, genitals or urinary tract. This condition usually targets the knees, ankles and feet. Inflammation also can affect the eyes, skin and the tube that carries urine out of the body (urethra).
Reactive Arthritis (Reiter's Syndrome) - Cleveland Clinic
WEBSep 3, 2024 · What is reactive arthritis (Reiter’s syndrome)? Reactive arthritis (Reiter’s syndrome) is a rare, temporary form of inflammatory arthritis that’s triggered by a bacterial infection. It causes pain and stiffness in your joints, especially in your lower body.
Reactive arthritis - Wikipedia
WEBReactive arthritis, previously known as Reiter's syndrome, [1] is a form of inflammatory arthritis [2] that develops in response to an infection in another part of the body (cross-reactivity). Coming into contact with bacteria and developing an …
Reactive Arthritis (Reiter's Syndrome) - Cedars-Sinai
WEBReactive arthritis is a type of arthritis caused by an infection. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, salmonella, or another infection. The condition may cause arthritis symptoms, such as joint pain and inflammation. It may …
Reactive Arthritis - Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBReactive arthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs because of an infection. Arthritis is when joints become inflamed and painful. Reactive arthritis is not contagious. It was formerly known as Reiter's syndrome. It affects men more often than women. It develops most often between ages 20 and 50. What causes reactive arthritis?
Reactive Arthritis Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and More - WebMD
WEBNov 27, 2022 · Reactive arthritis, formerly called Reiter's syndrome, affects young, sexually active men. Learn more from WebMD about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for this disease.
Reactive arthritis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 25, 2022 · Reactive arthritis diagnosis & treatment. This joint pain is triggered by an infection in another part of the body — often the intestines, genitals or urinary tract.
Reactive Arthritis (Reiter's Syndrome)
WEBReactive arthritis is a type of arthritis caused by an infection. It may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, salmonella, or another infection. The condition may cause arthritis symptoms, such as joint pain and inflammation. It may …
Reactive Arthritis Causes, Treatments, and Prognosis - Verywell …
WEBMay 31, 2024 · Reactive arthritis is a type of joint pain and inflammation that occurs as a reaction to an infection elsewhere in the body. The joints most likely to be affected by reactive arthritis are your knees, ankles, and feet. The inflammatory reaction can also involve your eyes and the urinary tract, as well as associated genital structures.
Reactive Arthritis: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology
WEBOct 5, 2022 · Reactive arthritis (ReA), formerly termed Reiter syndrome, is an autoimmune condition that develops in response to an infection. It has been associated with gastrointestinal (GI) infections...