Urethritis
Conjunctivitis
Arthritis
Painless mouth ulcers
Ulcers on palms and
soles of feet
Iritis
Joint pain (ankles,
feet, lower back)
Reiter’s syndrome is an
arthritic condition most commonly affecting adult men. It usually first presents
as urethritis (inflammation of the urethra, causing discomfort or pain on
urination). Later features are conjunctivitis (sticky eyes) and arthritis (joint
pain). Less common features are painless mouth ulcers and iritis.
60-90% of people with
Reiter’s syndrome are positive for B27.
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Urethritis |
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Conjunctivitis |
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Arthritis |
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Painless mouth ulcers |
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Ulcers on palms and
soles of feet |
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Iritis |
|
Joint pain (ankles,
feet, lower back) |
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Antibiotics if there
is any infection |
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Pain relief |
|
Anti-inflammatory
drugs |
Tends to come and go over
the years
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Genetic
predisposition |
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May be triggered by
exposure to microorganisms, eg. Chlamydia, Shigella, Yersinia, Salmonella,
Campylobacter |
Reiter's Information and Support Group, USA
About.com has links to other Reiter's sites.