Ankylosing Spondylitis
Overview of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the spine and sacroiliac joints of unknown etiology. It is more common in men than women. When it affects the spine, it causes the spine to be less flexible and results in hunching over time.
Signs and Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Low back pain worse at night, Stiffness of the back in the morning upon waking up, Pain radiates from sacroiliac joints to the buttocks and hips, Progressive loss of spinal movements
Common Causes of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Unknown causes
Risk Factors of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Age, Male gender, Genetic factors (HLA-B27 gene), Environmental factors
Investigation Techniques for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Clinical examination of the spine and joints, MRI scan, X-ray of the affected joints, Full blood count
Treatment and Prevention of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Physiotherapy, NSAIDs, TNF alpha-blockers, Local steroid injections, Surgery
Available Ankylosing Spondylitis Medicines
No medicines currently available for this condition.
