Reiter’s syndrome

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Reiter's syndrome - view of the feet

Reactive arthritis

• urinary urgency
• urethral discharge
• burning or stinging on urination
• redness of the eye
• discharge from the eye
• burning eye pain
• joint pain in the large joints ( hip pain , knee pain , and ankle pain are common)
• low back pain
• heel pain
• Achilles tendon pain
• small, painless ulcers in the mouth, tongue, and glans penis
• skin lesions on the palms and soles that may resemble psoriasis

• urinary hesitancy
• skin redness or inflammation
• penis pain
• incontinence
• genital lesions (male)
• arthritis

The diagnosis is based on symptoms. Since the symptoms may occur at different times, the diagnosis may be delayed. A physical examination may reveal conjunctivitis or typical skin lesions.

Tests that may be performed include:

• joint X-rays
• urinalysis
• HLA-B27 antigen

Review Date: 04/20/2005
Reviewed By: Stanford Peng, M.D., Ph.D., Division of Rheumatology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.