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Reactive arthritis
An inflammatory condition that occurs after certain gastrointestinal or urinary infections, such as salmonella, shigella, or chlamydia infections.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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Is reactive arthritis symmetric or asymmetric or what?
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Please define what "post streptoccal reactive arthritis is?
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How quickly after infection can symptoms of reactive arthritis start?
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Explain Reiter's disease / reactive arthritis?
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Can reactive arthritis cause bumps on your penis?
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What is the difference between stills disease and reactive arthritis?
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I am suffering from Reactive Arthritis and have also put on lot of weight. My BMI is 29. Shall I join Gym for reducing weight?
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Is reactive arthritis related to poor nutrition, in terms of causes and treatment?
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Is it worth seeing a chiropractor for my fibromyalgia and reactive arthritis?
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A 22-year old male asked about a 32-year old female:
Cousin dx with reactive arthritis after admitted to hosp with extreme toe swelling and high fever. What infections might cause? Bacterial? Viral?
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What does a high rheumatoid arthritis factor and c-reactive protein quantitative mean?
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P23 Ab IgM REACTIVE" "P41 & P39 NON-REACTIVE" Do I have Lyme Disease, or can something else cause this? (Diagnosed w/ Rheumatoid Arthritis 7yrs ago.)
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Should I be treated for rheumatoid arthritis if my RA factor is reactive, my CCP antibodies r a weak positive, my crp is slightly elevated& pain?
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I'm HLAB27+. Would retinal detachment(post salmonella), macular edema & glaucoma indicate reactive arthitis? 15 yrs & nothing conclusive from doctors.
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Can you get arthritis in your early 20's?
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