Reactive arthritis is inflammatory joint rheumatism, which is in the middle of health issues. In the middle of the symptoms of inflammatory joint rheumatism, that is, reactive arthritis, there is swelling and pain in the joints, which are often seen! So what are the reactive arthritis treatment procedures? Istanbul Okan University Hospital Rheumatology Specialist Dr. Instructor Member Barış Gündoğdu announced for the readers of Elmaelma.com. By taking a look at these symptoms, you can help with early diagnosis!
Reactive arthritis of inflammatory joint rheumatism; It is a type of arthritis that develops as a reaction to an infection in a random part of your body. Symptoms are mostly; in the form of joint pain and swelling.
If reactive arthritis is treated, it usually gets better in 3 or 4 months. Half of patients have symptoms after exacerbations for several years. If the symptoms do not go away or occur systematically, the joints and spine may be deformed.
What Causes Reactive Arthritis?
Two types of infections cause more than one reactive arthritis: STDs are intestinal infections caused by certain bacteria, most commonly in men between the ages of 20 and 40. However, not every person with these infections develops reactive arthritis. A specific gene detected in families causes some to be diagnosed with reactive arthritis, while others do not. In other words, the combination of genetic and environmental factors is valuable in the formation process of the disease.
What are the Symptoms?
The most common symptoms; Usually, it is in the form of pain, swelling, redness and temperature increase in one or more joints in your legs, pain and swelling in the ligaments and tendons around the joint, and low back pain if the disease is severe. Along with joint pain, symptoms of mild fever, tiredness, fatigue, loss of appetite and weight loss may also occur. You may also have signs of illness not involving your joints, such as red, irritated eyes and sometimes trouble seeing, sores in the mouth, a hard, callused rash on your skin, especially on your palms and soles, and around your nails.
What are the Treatment Procedures?
Rheumatologists based on a medical history including your symptoms; They can tell if you have reactive arthritis by doing a detailed, careful physical examination. Rheumatologists may prescribe certain medications to help relieve joint pain and other symptoms. Doctors treat an infection caused by reactive arthritis if it has already occurred and still has symptoms. Eye and skin problems related to reactive arthritis often improve with local treatments and do not require systemic treatment
