musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Reactive Arthritis
Treatment of Reactive Arthritis
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Sometimessulfasalazine,doxycycline,methotrexate, or a combination Supportive measures 100 mg orally 2 times a day for up to 3 months may accelerate recovery, but this is controversial. Traditional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) as used to treat Local injection of depot corticosteroids for enthesopathy or resistant oligoarthritis may relieve symptoms. Physical therapy aimed at maintaining joint mobility is helpful during the recovery phase. Overview of Uveitis is treated as usual, with corticosteroid and mydriatic eye drops to prevent scarring. Conjunctivitis and mucocutaneous lesions require only symptomatic treatment. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection and other sexually transmitted infections and treating sex partners are recommended. 