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Does Reiter's Syndrome Cause Arthritis?
I have had arthritis from the age of 21 first RA & later Reiter's syndrome. I am 71 now have a va disability for Reiter's and now have been diagnosed with degenerative arthritis. Do you think that the reiter's could have contributed to the degenerative arthritis.
Fri, 13 Apr 2018
Hello,
Reiter's syndrome is also known as reactive arthritis. It presents as arthritis, urethritis, and conjunctivitis. It comes about after a previous infection. So, it is quite likely to have worsened your arthritis. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is a sad condition. Stay with your treatment regimen and undertake some physiotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan
Reiter's syndrome is also known as reactive arthritis. It presents as arthritis, urethritis, and conjunctivitis. It comes about after a previous infection. So, it is quite likely to have worsened your arthritis. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is a sad condition. Stay with your treatment regimen and undertake some physiotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan
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