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Reactive Arthritis - Reiter's Syndrome

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Typically the symptoms of Reiter's syndrome begin 7 to 14 days after the initial infection.

The first symptom is often inflammation of the urethra.

There may be a discharge from the penis or vagina. The person may experience pain or burning when urinating.

The conjunctiva, or membrane that covers the eyeball, can become red and inflamed. This causes itching and excessive tearing.

Several joints are usually affected at once. The toes, legs, hips, and back are generally involved. There is inflammation, redness, and pain in the affected joints.

Small, painless sores develop in the mouth, on the tongue, and on the end of the penis.

Occasionally, a distinctive rash of hard, thickened spots may develop on the skin on the palms and the soles of the feet. Yellow deposits may develop under the fingernails and toenails.

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