bone, joint, and muscle disorders
Reactive Arthritis
Diagnosis of Reactive Arthritis
X-rays The combination of joint symptoms and a preceding infection, particularly if the person has genital, urinary, skin, and eye symptoms, leads a doctor to suspect reactive arthritis. Because these symptoms may not appear simultaneously, the disease may not be diagnosed for several months. No simple laboratory tests are available to confirm the diagnosis of reactive arthritis, but X-Rays are sometimes done to assess the status of joints. Tests may be done to exclude other disorders that can cause similar symptoms. 