What is viral arthritis?

Viral arthritis is characterized by arthritic symptoms such as pain and inflammation of the joints that are caused by a viral infection. Though antiviral treatment is available, infection could lead to more chronic arthritis or arthralgia.

How do members experience viral arthritis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with viral arthritis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for viral arthritis*

Who has viral arthritis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 1
40s 1
50s 4
60s 4
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 8