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Inflammation of the joints (one or more) that leads to pain and stiffness is known as arthritis
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Reactive arthritis is a condition that occurs due to aseptic inflammation of the joints
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It can occur due to infections in other parts of the body like the gastrointestinal tract. Organisms like Salmonella can trigger it
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It is a disease commonly seen in young people, mostly in the age group of eighteen to forty years
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Men are more commonly affected than women, and the preponderance of reactive arthritis in men is about 15:1
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There can be pain and stiffness in the joints, mostly involving the lower limbs, persisting for about 3-5 months
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Diffuse swelling of one finger or one toe may be seen, and this appearance is known as a sausage digit
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Alongside, infections of the urethra and the prostate may be commonly observed in males
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In females, inflammation of the cervix or the fallopian tube is seen along with reactive arthritis
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Conjunctivitis is also a feature of this condition. Reactive arthritis usually resolves in about 3-12 months