Video - Reactive arthritis

Reactive arthritis, originally referred to as Reiter's arthritis, is an autoimmune condition commonly affecting the joints, skin, and eyes, which develops in response to an infection in another part of the body. Reactive arthritis commonly presents as inflammatory arthritis of large joints, conjunctivitis or uveitis, and urethritis in men or cervicitis in women. Symptoms include joint pain and swelling, pain and swelling in the eyes, pain with urination, pain with sexual intercourse in females, and skin rashes. Treatment focuses on identifying and treating the culprit infection with antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory drugs to dampen the inflammation.