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Extractions: What is Reiter's Syndrome? By Collette A. Osuna R eiter's syndrome is a form of arthritis characterized by inflammation of the joints, eyes and genital, urinary or gastrointestinal tract. Reiter's syndrome is also called "reactive arthritis". Some individuals think that it involves the immune system, which is "reacting" to the presence of bacterial infections in the genital, urinary or gastrointestinal systems. What is the Cause of Reiter's Syndrome? The exact cause of Reiter's syndrome is unknown. It occurs most commonly in men before the age of 40. It may follow a sexually transmitted disease. What are the Symptoms? Reiter's syndrome commonly shows itself as arthritis, often in the pelvis and spine, inflammation of the urinary tract, and inflammation of the mucous membranes in the eyes and mouth. These symptoms need not be present all the time, as they may come and go. How is Reiter's Syndrome Diagnosed? Physicians examine the inflammation of the eyes, genital and urinary tracts to diagnose Reiter's syndrome. How is Reiter's Syndrome Treated?
Reiter's Syndrome - General Practice Notebook Reiter s syndrome. reiters disease comprises a triad of symptoms. urethritis; conjunctivitis; a seronegative arthritis. Two broad subtypes are recognised http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/cache/-1785069555.htm
Lab Findings In Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disease Reactive arthritis, also called Reiter s syndrome, is the most common type of inflammatory polyarthritis in young men. It is sometimes the first http://www.hoslink.com/LabResults/reiters.htm
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Extractions: Statistics What is Reiter's Syndrome? A form of arthritis characterized by inflammation of the joints, eyes and genital, urinary, or gastrointestional tract. Reiter's syndrome is also called "reactive arthritis." Some think that it involves an immune system which is "reacting" to the presence of bacterial infections in the genital, urinary, or gastrointestinal systems. What causes it? Reiter's syndrome is thought to be partly genetic, with exposure to certain infections required to trigger the onset of the disease (this trigger can be a sexually transmitted disease). The HLA-B27 gene is commonly seen in patients with Reiter's syndrome. What are the symptoms? Reiter's Syndrome commonly presents with arthritis, often in the spine and pelvis, inflammation of the urinary tract (nongonococcal urethritis), and inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the eyes and mouth. These symptoms may come and go and may not all be present at one time. How is it diagnosed?
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Extractions: What causes Reiter's syndrome? Reiter's syndrome occurs in some patients following certain types of infection Gastrointestinal Infection ( foodborne disease Foodborne bacteria associated with Reiter's syndrome include: Salmonella Shigella Yersinia Campylobacter Infection with these types of bacteria does not always lead to Reiter's syndrome. Following infection, some patients develop Reiter's syndrome while other patients do not. The reason for this disparity is not fully understood.
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Extractions: Bones and Joints Reiter's Syndrome Reiter's syndrome is a type of arthritis which occurs in response to urogenital or gastrointestina l infection Reiter's Syndrome What causes Reiter's syndrome? Reiter's syndrome occurs in some patients following certain types of infection Gastrointestinal Infection ( foodborne disease Foodborne bacteria associated with Reiter's syndrome include: Salmonella Shigella Yersinia Campylobacter Infection with these types of bacteria does not always lead to Reiter's syndrome. Following infection, some patients develop Reiter's syndrome while other patients do not. The reason for this disparity is not fully understood.
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Extractions: Search for in All of 24Dr.com Contact points Dictionary Encyclopaedia eShop Library News Medicines Information Symptoms Travel Clinic Home Register / Login Dictionary Encyclopaedia Travel clinic Drug database Library Contact points Common symptoms Illustrations Feedback Reiter's syndrome is a mixture of conjunctivitis (sore eyes), inflammation of the joints and either an infection in the water passage or a particular stomach bug called dysentery. It is usually brought on by having a sexually transmitted disease or an attack of dysentery. Who gets it? You may inherit a tendency to get this condition. You are more likely to get it if you are a young man - especially if you have unprotected sex with different partners, putting yourself at risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease called non-specific urethritis. The symptoms will often come on one to three weeks after you suffer a bout of dysentery or have unprotected sex with a new partner. You may suddenly get: Sore (but not very painful) red eyes;
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Extractions: You are here : Healthopedia.com Medical Encyclopedia Diseases and Conditions Reiter's Syndrome Reiter's Syndrome Alternate Names : Reactive Arthritis Attribution Reiter's syndrome is a condition that causes arthritis in people who are genetically susceptible. It may also affect the eyes and the urethra, the tube that drains urine from the bladder. What is going on in the body? Reiter's syndrome refers to a condition in which a person develops acute arthritis in response to an infection. The affected joints involved in the arthritis do not contain infection. The immune system causes inflammation of the joints in response to an infection in a person with Reiter's syndrome. Reiter's syndrome may be seen following many different infections, including: sexually transmitted disease , such as chlamydia infection or HIV urinary tract infection intestinal infection, such as
Extractions: You are here : Healthopedia.com Medical Encyclopedia Diseases and Conditions Reiter's Syndrome Reiter's Syndrome Alternate Names : Reactive Arthritis Reiter's Syndrome Attribution What are the signs and symptoms of the condition? Typically the symptoms of Reiter's syndrome begin 7 to 14 days after the initial infection. The first symptom is often inflammation of the urethra. There may be a discharge from the penis or vagina. The person may experience pain or burning when urinating. The conjunctiva, or membrane that covers the eyeball, can become red and inflamed. This causes itching and excessive tearing. Several joints are usually affected at once. The toes, legs, hips, and back are generally involved. There is inflammation, redness, and pain in the affected joints. Small, painless sores develop in the mouth, on the tongue, and on the end of the penis.
Extractions: Hill Gaston and Lillicrap, 2003 Salmonella has been the most frequently studied bacteria associated with reactive arthritis. Overall, studies have found rates of Salmonella-associated reactive arthritis to vary between 6 and 30% ( Hill Gaston and Lillicrap, 2003 Dworkin, et al, 2001 ). In addition, individuals of Caucasian descent may be more likely those of Asian descent to develop reactive arthritis ( McColl et al, 2000 ), and children may be less susceptible than adults to reactive arthritis following infection with Salmonella ( Rudwaleit, et al, 2001 Hill Gaston and Lillicrap, 2003 ). HLA-B27 has been shown to be a predisposing factor in one-half to over two-thirds of individuals with reactive arthritis.( Hill Gaston and Lillicrap, 2003 Barth and Segal, 1999 ), While HLA-B27 does not appear to predispose to the initial infection itself, it increases the risk of developing arthritis that is more likely to be severe and prolonged. This risk may be slightly greater for Salmonella and Yersinia-associated arthritis than with Campylobacter, but more research is required to clarify this ( Hill Gaston and Lillicrap, 2003
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Extractions: Reiter's Syndrome is named after Dr. Hans Reiter, who described the main features of the disease in a German soldier who developed it after having dysentery during World War 1. Along with arthritis, or inflammation in one or more joints, Reiter's Syndrome usually includes at least one of the following problems: Reiter's Syndrome has been linked with certain kinds of infection and with a genetic (inherited) tendency to get the disease (having the HLA-B27 gene). In some people, the disease develops, stays for several months, and then goes away completely. Others have repeated episodes of Reiter's Syndrome for many years. Reiter's Syndrome mainly affects young men between the ages of 20 and 40, although women, children and older people also can get it. The disease is not often diagnosed in women because very often, the symptoms are not obvious.
Extractions: Department of Podiatry Reiter's Syndrome The radiographic findings are very similar to the other seronegative spondyloarthropathies. The MTP joints of the foot and the first IP joints are most commonly involved. Key radiographic findings include: Bilateral asymmetric distribution Periarticular osteoporosis progressing to normal bone density Diffuse joint space loss Poorly defined erosions Soft tissue swelling Bone proliferation Examples of radiographic presentation:
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Extractions: The cause of Reiterâs Syndrome is unknown, however it often occurs after certain intestinal infections or secondary to a venereal disease. There is also strong evidence suggesting a genetic link. Symptoms usually begin with pain in the hips, knees and lower back, followed by fever, fatigue, decreased appetite, and then weight loss. The Achilles Tendon often become inflamed, making walking and standing very difficult. Treatment is fairly successful, however approximately one half of those who develop Reiter's Syndrome will experience a recurrence of symptoms. There is no specific treatment to cure the disease, so each of the symptoms are treated. Tylenol and Ibuprofen will decrease fever and may be enough analgesia to relieve the pain. If pain is severe, Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDâs) may be used. Nutritional counseling may be important to maintain adequate dietary intake. BACK HOME SITE ASSISTANT OHO STORE ... PRIVACY NOTICE
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Reiters Syndrome CHOICE For University Of Kansas Hospital Risk factors for Reiter s syndrome include. Family members with Reiter s syndrome; Inheriting the genetic trait associated with Reiters syndrome (HLAB27) http://community.healthgate.com/GetContent.asp?siteid=kumc&docid=/dci/reiters