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Ankylosing Spondylitis |
Spondylitis, Ankylosing |
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is the main rheumatic disease in a group of conditions called the spondyloarthropathies (SpA). Collectively, they are referred to as spondylitis. Although AS primarily affects the mobility of the spine, it rarely affects the entire spine. Sometimes other areas of the body such as the eyes and or small joints of the hands and feet can be involved, but there are treatments available to reduce symptoms.
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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, painful, progressive inflammatory ...
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Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms1-2 of 5 more...
Signs and symptoms
... Your condition may change over time, with symptoms getting worse, improving or completely stopping at any point. Early signs and symptoms may include pain and stiffness in your lower back and hips &md...
Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... Ankylosing spondylitis has no known specific cause, though genetic factors seem to be involved. The majority of people with ankylosing spondylitis have a gene called HLA-B27. This gene may make people...
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Prevention
... Because genetic factors appear to play a part in ankylosing spondylitis, it''s not possible to prevent the disease. However, being aware of any personal risk factors for the disease can help in early ...
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Complications
... Ankylosing spondylitis doesn''t follow a set course. The severity of symptoms and development of complications vary widely among individuals. Complications may include: Difficulty walking or standing....
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Treatment ... The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and stiffness, and prevent or delay complications and spinal deformity. Treatment of ankylosing spondylitis is most successful early, before it causes irrevers...
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Coping skills
... The course of your condition may change over time, and you may experience relapses and remissions throughout your life. But despite the potential complications, most people are able to live productive...
Source: MayoClinic
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Overview
... Ankylosing spondylitis is one of many forms of inflammatory arthritis, the most common of which is rheumatoid arthritis. Ankylosing spondylitis primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the ...
Source: MayoClinic
Questions and Answers About Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases ... This fact sheet answers basic questions about arthritis and rheumatic diseases. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) has other fact sheets and booklets tha...
Source: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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Ankylosing Spondylitis Articles
- Questions and Answers about Arthritis and Exercise
... This booklet answers general questions about arthritis and exercise. The amount and form of exercise recommended for each individual will vary depending on which joints are involved, the amount of inf... - Questions and Answers About Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
... This fact sheet answers basic questions about arthritis and rheumatic diseases. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) has other fact sheets and booklets tha...
Resources
- A new approach to defining disease status in ankylosing spondylitis: the Bath Ankylosing Spondyl (Google Health)
- About Spondylitis: Men's Health (Spondylitis Association of America)
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