10 Facts About Reiter's Syndrome

2. It Has a Cluster of Symptoms

Reiter's syndrome causes inflammation in various locations, so symptoms vary and often seem unrelated. The most common symptoms affect the urogenital tract, joints, and eyes. In the eyes, the syndrome normally appears as conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the membrane that covers the eyeball and eyelid. Some people may experience inflammation of the inner eye or uveitis. Arthritic symptoms include pain in the joints and spine.

In the urogenital tract, the condition affects the prostate, urethra, and penis in men, and the fallopian tubes, vagina, and uterus in women. Men may experience discharge from the penis. Both sexes often have an increased need to urinate or a burning sensation when urinating.

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