How Do You Spot Symptoms Of Reactive Arthritis?
The symptoms of reactive arthritis are not significantly different from those of arthritis, with the exception of possible eye and skin infections that may accompany the joint inflammation. Generally, reactive arthritis presents with pain and stiffness in the joints, most commonly in the lower extremities but can affect any joint. The difference between reactive arthritis and other forms of arthritis lies in the cause of the disease. Reactive arthritis is triggered by a bacterial infection elsewhere in the body. This may be the result of a sexually transmitted infection, but is equally as likely from gastrointestinal infection caused by bacteria such as salmonella. Look for signs that your arthritis symptoms may have been triggered by a bacterial infection. Often the patient will not have sought medical treatment for the underlying infection. This infection may or may still be present. Think back a few weeks prior to the onset of symptoms. Have you experienced symptoms of food poisonin
