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Reiter Syndrome
Medical Questions » Reiter Syndrome
| Name: Reiter Syndrome |
| Also known as: Reactive Arthritis |
| An inflammatory condition involving the eyes, urethra and joints. |
Causes of Reiter Syndrome
Unknown, but more commonly in young men, and often follows a bacterial infection. |
Symptoms of Reiter Syndrome
Unusual and apparently unconnected symptoms of conjunctivitis (eye inflammation), urethritis (inflammation of the urine tube the urethra) and arthritis (joint inflammation). Other symptoms that may occur include mouth ulcers, skin sores, inflammation of the foreskin of the penis and a fever. |
Tests for Reiter Syndrome
Blood tests are not diagnostic, but indicate presence of inflammation. X-rays show arthritis in the joints of the back only after several attacks. |
Treatment for Reiter Syndrome
Disease shortened by anti-inflammatory drugs such as indomethacin.
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Complications of Reiter Syndrome of its treatment
Rarely, the heart becomes inflamed. |
Likely Outcome of Reiter Syndrome
Heals without treatment after a few days or weeks, but the arthritis tends to last longer and recurrences are common. |
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