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Ankylosing spondylitis is a long-term disease that causes inflammation of the joints between the spinal bones, and the joints between the spine and pelvis. It eventually causes the affected spinal bones to join together... |
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Symptoms
The disease starts with low back pain that comes and goes. Pain and stiffness are worse at night, in the morning, or...
Causes
The cause of ankylosing spondylitis is unknown, but genes seem to play a role. The disease most often begins between...
Treatments
Your doctor may prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce inflammation and pain. Corticosteroid...
Complications
Rarely, people may have problems with the aortic heart valve (aortic insufficiency) and heart rhythm problems. Some...
Prevention
Prevention is unknown. Awareness of risk factors may allow early detection and treatment.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if: You have symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis; You have ankylosing spondylitis and...
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