Reactive Arthritis

Reactive Arthritis Survival Guide

Peer-Reviewed Article

Reactive arthritis is believed to be a type of inflammatory arthritis that develops as a result of an infection.

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Overview

Man grabbing his elbow. The elbow is highlighted in red to indicate pain.

Reactive Arthritis Survival Guide

Avascular necrosis is a bone disorder causing decreased blood and nutrient supply and eventual bone collapse in the affected area.

Conditions Related to Degenerative Arthritis

Symptoms

Reactive arthritis in the knee

Reactive Arthritis Symptoms

Causes and Diagnosis

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Infections that Can Cause Reactive Arthritis

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Getting a Diagnosis for Reactive Arthritis

Treatment

Bottles of prescription medicines and bottles of over the counter medicines.

How Doctors Treat Reactive Arthritis