Reactive arthritis is joint inflammation secondary to infection in other parts of the body. Inflammation usually affects eyes, urethra, and joints. Topical anti-inflammatory analgesics can relieve joint swelling and pain. These drugs include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, glucocorticoids, slow-acting antirheumatic drugs and immune-suppressants. In patients with bacterial infections, antibiotics should be given. The prognosis is generally good. The course of disease lasts from several weeks to several months. However, the disease tends to recur.
How is Reactive arthritis treated in practice?