সংজ্ঞা

Reiter’s syndrome is an inflammatory reaction to an infection somewhere in the body. It usually follows an infection of the urinary, genital, or digestive tract. It is treated with rest and medication.

কারণসমূহ

Reiter’s syndrome is triggered by certain infections. It is usually caused by the bacterium that causes chlamydia. Chlamydia is transmitted through sexual contact with an infected partner. The infection can also begin in the digestive system. In these cases, the infection occurs after eating food tainted with bacteria.

ঝুঁকির কারণ

Factors that increase your risk of getting Reiter’s syndrome include:

  • Family members with Reiter’s syndrome
  • Inheriting the genetic trait associated with Reiter’s syndrome (HLA-B27)
  • Having a chlamydia infection or an infection in the digestive system

লক্ষণ

Symptoms occur in the joints, the eyes, the urinary tract, and genitals. Men and women may experience different symptoms. In rare cases, heart problems may develop later in the disease.

In the Joints:

  • Swelling, pain, and redness, especially in the knees, ankles, and feet
  • Heel pain
  • Back pain and stiffness

In the Eyes:

  • লালভাব
  • জ্বলন্ত
  • জ্বালা
  • ঝাপসা দৃষ্টি
  • ছিঁড়ে যাওয়া
  • Discharge

In the Urinary Tract and Reproductive System

পুরুষদের মধ্যে:

  • Burning sensation when passing urine
  • Penile discharge

রাইটারস সিনড্রোম

মহিলাদের মধ্যে:

  • Burning sensation when passing urine
  • Inflamed vagina and cervix

Other Symptoms Include:

  • Rash, especially on the palms or soles
  • Ulcers in the mouth or on the tongue
  • ওজন কমানো
  • দরিদ্র ক্ষুধা
  • ক্লান্তি
  • জ্বর

রোগ নির্ণয়

Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Your doctor uses these findings to help make the diagnosis. There is no specific test to check for Reiter’s syndrome.

Your doctor may need to test your bodily fluids and tissues. This can be done with:

  • রক্ত পরীক্ষা
  • Culture, gram stain, or other tests
  • Removal of fluid from the affected joints

Your doctor may need pictures of your bodily structures. This can be done with X-rays.

চিকিৎসা

There is no cure for Reiter’s syndrome. Most patients recover from the initial episode within 12 months. But some develop mild, chronic arthritis. Some patients suffer from additional episodes of the disorder.

Treatment aims to relieve symptoms and may include:

বিশ্রাম

Short-term rest to take the strain off the joints.

Protecting the Joints

This includes:

  • Assistive devices as recommended by your doctor
  • Occupational therapy to learn how to take it easy on joints during daily activities

ওষুধ

Your doctor may prescribe some of the following:

  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as naproxen or ibuprofen
  • Sulfasalazine
  • Steroid injections into the inflamed joint
  • Topical steroid creams applied to ত্বকের ক্ষত
  • In some cases, antibiotics to treat the triggering infection
  • Medication that suppresses the immune system
  • Eye drops

প্রতিরোধ

To reduce your chances of getting Reiter’s syndrome, take these steps:

  • Always use a latex condom during sexual activity
  • একটি একগামী সম্পর্ক আছে
  • Do not go back and forth between sexual partners
  • Have regular checkups for STDs
  • Wash hands before eating or handling food
  • Only eat foods that have been stored and prepared properly
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