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Reactive arthritis, previously known as Reiter's syndrome, [1] is a form of inflammatory arthritis [2] that develops in response to an infection in another part of the body (cross-reactivity). Coming into contact with bacteria and developing an infection can trigger the disease. [ 3 ]
There are established epigenetic and environmental risk factors for RA. [60] [3] Smoking is an established risk factor for RA in Caucasian populations, increasing the risk three times compared to non-smokers, particularly in men, heavy smokers, and those who are rheumatoid factor positive. [61] Modest alcohol consumption may be protective. [62]
There are common risk factors that increase a person's chance of developing arthritis later in adulthood. Some of these are modifiable while others are not. [2] [3] Some common risk factors that can increase the chances of developing osteoarthritis include obesity, prior injury to the joint, type of joint, and muscle strength. [50] [51]
It may surprise you, but even adults in their 20's, 30's, and 40's can develop arthritis, experts say. Here's why. Arthritis now affects 15% of those over the age of 30.
As of 2020, about 17.6 million people worldwide have the autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis. Past studies have linked rheumatoid arthritis to an increased risk for a number of health concerns.
Furthermore, increasing evidence indicates that cardiovascular illness puts those with ankylosing spondylitis at risk for early death. [49] Early research on the course of reactive arthritis indicated a poor prognosis. [5] But more recent research has shown that the prognosis for reactive arthritis is generally favourable. [50]
Acute septic arthritis, infectious arthritis, suppurative arthritis, pyogenic arthritis, [4] osteomyelitis, or joint infection is the invasion of a joint by an infectious agent resulting in joint inflammation. Generally speaking, symptoms typically include redness, heat and pain in a single joint associated with a decreased ability to move the ...
It is speculated that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of rheumatoid arthritis. Gene loci and antigens, such as HLA class II antigens, have been seen as closely associated with rheumatoid arthritis. [9] Environmental risk factors include smoking, periodontitis, viral infections, and gut, mouth, and lung ...