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1. Reactive arthritis
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Reactive arthritis is a group of inflammatory conditions that involves the joints, urethra, and eyes. There may also be sores (lesions) on the skin and mucus membranes. Reviewer: Neil J. Gonter, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Columbia University, NY and private practice specializing in Rheumatology at Rheumatology Associates of North Jersey, Teaneck, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
2. Arthritis
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Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. There are over 100 different types of arthritis. See also: Joint pain Reviewer: Ariel D. Teitel, MD, MBA, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by Verimed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. Expand your search to include all of U.S. News
3. Arthritis, reactive -- Mayo Clinic
Reactive arthritis is an inflammatory condition that develops in response to an infection in another part of your body. Reactive arthritis (ReA) is an inflammatory condition that develops in response to an infection in another part of your body. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=E19519D2-34BE-4321-A1A887F53DDA1E...
4. Reactive Arthritis -- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
However, evidence shows that although men are nine times more likely than women to develop reactive arthritis due to venereally acquired infections, women and men are equally likely to develop reactive arthritis as a result of food-borne infections. http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/reactive/reactive.htm
5. Reactive Arthritis: What You Should Know -- Health Information for the Whole Family
Most people who get reactive arthritis were born with a gene, called HLA-B27, that makes them more likely to get this kind of arthritis. "Reactive Arthritis" means your immune system is reacting to an infection you already had. http://familydoctor.org/448.xml |
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