When diagnosing reactive arthritis, a medical professional will often order several diagnostic tests and conduct a medical examination to confirm an infection or inflammatory markers.
Reactive Arthritis
Reactive arthritis is believed to be a form of inflammatory, autoimmune arthritis and can be triggered by sexually transmitted, urethra, gastrointestinal, or respiratory infections. Symptoms of reactive arthritis include pain and inflammation in the spine, eyes, skin, and gastrointestinal system. Although reactive arthritis typically resolves on its own, chronic reactive arthritis may require long-term treatment and monitoring.
Treatment for reactive arthritis includes medications like NSAIDS, biologics, and DMARDs, steroid injections, and lifestyle changes.
Reactive arthritis can be caused by urethra, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and sexually transmitted infections.
Reactive arthritis is believed to be a type of inflammatory arthritis that develops as a result of an infection.
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Reactive Arthritis Symptoms
Common symptoms of reactive arthritis include joint pain, swelling, and skin problems.
