What are the Symptoms Suggestive of HLA B27-Associated Conditions?
Symptoms that may prompt a healthcare provider to test for HLA B27 include:
- [Chronic back pain](): Especially if it begins in adolescence and is worse in the morning or after periods of inactivity. - [Joint pain and swelling](): Particularly in the lower limbs. - [Eye inflammation](): Symptoms include redness, pain, and blurred vision. - [Skin rashes](): Such as those seen in reactive arthritis.
