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Artritis reactiva - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

Síndrome de Reiter; Artritis posinfecciosa

Tratamiento:

El objetivo del tratamiento es aliviar los síntomas y tratar cualquier infección subyacente.

La conjuntivitis y las lesiones de la piel asociadas con el síndrome no requieren tratamiento y desaparecerán por sí solas.

El médico recetará antibióticos si se presenta una infección. Los antinflamatorios no esteroides (AINES) y los analgésicos se pueden recomendar para aquellos que presenten dolor articular. Si hay una inflamación persistente en una articulación, el médico puede inyectar un medicamento antinflamatorio fuerte (corticosteroides) en el área.

La fisioterapia puede ayudar a aliviar el dolor, moverse mejor y mantener la fuerza muscular. Es posible que usted necesite hacer ajustes si su trabajo exige levantar cosas pesadas o el uso vigoroso de la espalda.

En los individuos con un caso severo de la enfermedad, se puede considerar la terapia para inhibir el sistema inmunitario, pero este tratamiento no se utiliza en la mayoría de las personas debido a los efectos secundarios tóxicos.

Pronóstico:

La artritis reactiva puede desaparecer en unas pocas semanas, pero puede durar unos cuantos meses. Los síntomas pueden retornar en un período de varios años hasta en la mitad de las personas afectadas. La afección se puede volver crónica.

Posibles complicaciones:

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Solicite una cita médica si se desarrollan síntomas de esta afección.

  • Reviewed last on: 6/20/2011
  • Neil J. Gonter, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Columbia University, NY and private practice specializing in Rheumatology at Rheumatology Associates of North Jersey, Teaneck, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Carter JD, Hudson AP. Reactive arthritis: clinical aspects and medical management. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2009;35(1).

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