Food borne infections are most common cause of reactive arthritis in both men and women. Inflammation in urogenital duct, joints and eyes are the most common symptoms that indicates the occurrence of reactive arthritis. People also suffer from discomforts like: faint vision, unwanted discharge from the penis, increase in the output of urinary bladder, spine inflammation.

Some others are:

1. Sensation of burning in the urinary tract.
2. Cervical inflammation
3. Pain and inflammation in the lower back of the body.
4. Development of heel spur which are bony growth are very painful.
5. Inflammation in the reproductive organs such as fallopian tube, prostrate gland, vagina, vulva urethra.
6. Inflammation sensation in the tendons which cover the area around the bones and joints.
7. Reactive arthritis also affects skin of palms and legs where tiny blisters develop on the skin and they are filled with fluid.
8. Very few people also experience inflammation of aorta which at later stage of life leads to heart attack or heart failure.
9. Reactive arthritis causes inflammation of the mucous membrane which covers the eyelids and eyeballs. It can even cause ulceration of the mouth where it affects the lower or upper plates or tongue.