Reactive arthritis causes joint pain and swelling due to an infection in another part of the body like the intestines, 生殖器或泌尿道.
Reactive arthritis may target the knees and the joints of the 脚踝和脚. Inflammation in this condition may also harm the eyes, 皮肤和尿道, also known as Reiter's syndrome.
这种情况并不常见, 在大多数情况下, 这些迹象可能来了又去, ultimately disappearing within 12 months.
了解症状
Reactive arthritis may begin within four weeks after exposure to a triggering infection. 这可能包括:
• Pain and stiffness in the joints, 主要是膝盖, 脚踝和脚, 有时甚至穿高跟鞋, 下背部或臀部.
• Eye inflammation (conjunctivitis) may occur.
•泌尿系统问题, such as increased frequency and discomfort during urination, inflammation of the prostate gland or cervix can happen.
• Inflammation occurs in soft tissue that enters the bone (enthesitis), 包括肌肉, 肌腱和韧带.
• Toes or fingers might get swollen.
• Skin problems like a rash on the soles, palms and mouth sores may be seen.
• Low back pain tends to worsen at night or in the morning.
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Talk to your doctor when the joint pain begins within a month of having diarrhea or genital infection.
了解原因
感染:体内的感染, 主要在肠内, 生殖器或泌尿道, 引起反应性关节炎. When there are mild symptoms, you may not know the triggering infection.
However, several bacteria can lead to reactive arthritis, like those transmitted sexually and with contaminated food. These may include chlamydia, salmonella, shigella, yersinia, campylobacter and clostridium difficile.
认识风险
The factors that raise the risk of reactive arthritis are age, mostly in adults between 20 and 40. Hereditary factors like a specific genetic marker are linked to reactive arthritis, but many never develop the condition. Foodborne infections may develop equally in women and men, but sexually transmitted bacteria are more likely to develop in men than in women.
预防措施
People with a specific genetic factor are more likely to develop reactive arthritis. Even though one can't change the genetic makeup, you can lessen the exposure to the bacteria that leads to reactive arthritis with these steps. Using condoms may lower the risk of sexually transmitted infections. Ensure the food is stored at proper temperatures and appropriately cooked to prevent foodborne bacteria.
