Reiter's Syndrome Learning Center

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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...
Causes
The exact cause of reactive arthritis is unknown. It occurs most commonly in men before the age of 40. It may follow an...
Tests
The diagnosis is based on symptoms. Since the symptoms may occur at different times, the diagnosis may be delayed. A ph...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and treat any underlying infection. Conjunctivitis and skin lesions associ...
Drugs
  • adalimumab
  • azathioprine
  • dexamethasone
Risk Factors
  • Age Between Late 20s and Early 40s
  • Chlamydia infection
  • Male Gender
Complications
Aortic insufficiency (rare; Arrhythmias (rare; Uveitis.
Prevention
Preventing sexually transmitted diseases and gastrointestinal infection may help prevent this disease. Always wear a co...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of this condition develop.

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