What is Reactive Arthritis? | Dr. Rajiv Ranjan | CK Birla Hospital

Arthritis is a condition that has multiple underlying causes. Till date over 100 different causes can be linked to different forms of Arthritis. One of these kinds is Reactive Arthritis. Here, the knee and ankle joints are mainly affected, with pain and swelling that is true for every type of Arthritis. The disease is triggered by infections, especially infections in the GI tract and in the urinary tract. In the second case, the symptoms of arthritis surface after the infection has subsided. Therefore, those who frequently suffer from UTIs are more susceptible to get this disease. A significant cause of reactive arthritis is genetic. If you test positive for the HLAP 27 gene then there are high chances you might have chronic reactive arthritis. But the good thing about this disease is that with proper treatment over 90% of all reported cases completely heal within 6 months. Rheumatology is a specialized field of medicine to address the different ailments and conditions associated with arthritis. But it is not just limited to arthritis. Dr. Rajiv Ranjan, Lead Consultant, Department of Rheumatology at the CK Birla Hospital, Gurgaon, helps us understand what reactive arthritis is, and when to reach out to a doctor. The CK Birla Hospital ensures patients get world class compassionate care from some of the best healthcare professionals. Our specialists in every field are dedicated to relieve you from your pains and ailments while giving you the confidence to recover faster. For more information, please visit https://www.ckbhospital.com/ Call at +91 124 4882200 to Book an appointment with the leading Rheumatologist in Delhi NCR. Follow us: Facebook:   / ckbhospital   Instagram:   / ckbirlahospital   LinkedIn:   / ck-birla-healthcare-pvt-ltd   Pinterest:   / hospitalgurgaon   Twitter:   / ckbhospital   #Arthritis #Bursa #Rheumatology #Lupus