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Reiter's Syndrome
Reiter's syndrome is a group of symptoms consisting of arthritis (inflammation of the joints), urethritis (inflammation of the urethra), conjunctivitis (inflammation of the lining of the eye), and lesions of the skin an...
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Symptoms
Urinary symptoms usually appear within days or weeks of an infection. Low-grade fever, conjunctivitis, and arthritis de...
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Causes
The exact cause of reactive arthritis is unknown. It occurs most commonly in men before the age of 40. It may follow an...
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Tests
The diagnosis is based on symptoms. Since the symptoms may occur at different times, the diagnosis may be delayed. A ph...
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Treatments
The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and treat any underlying infection. Conjunctivitis and skin lesions associ...
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Drugs
adalimumab
azathioprine
dexamethasone
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Risk Factors
Age Between Late 20s and Early 40s
Chlamydia infection
Male Gender
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Complications
Aortic insufficiency (rare; Arrhythmias (rare; Uveitis.
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Prevention
Preventing sexually transmitted diseases and gastrointestinal infection may help prevent this disease. Always wear a co...
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Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of this condition develop.
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