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Ankylosing Spondylitis
Spondylitis involves inflammation of one or more vertebrae. Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints between the vertebrae of the spine, and the joints between the spine and the p...
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Symptoms
The disease starts with hip or low back pain that comes and goes and is worse at night, in the morning, or after inacti...
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Causes
The cause of ankylosing spondylitis is unknown, but gene problems seem to play a role. The disease starts with intermit...
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Tests
Tests may include: CBC; ESR; HLA-B27 antigen; X-rays of the spine and pelvis.
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Treatments
Your doctor may prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce inflammation and pain. Corticosteroid...
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Drugs
adalimumab
diclofenac
etanercept
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Alternative Therapies
Acupuncture
Massage
TENS
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Risk Factors
Family history of ankylosing spondylitis
Male Gender
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Complications
Damage of bone and cartilage can lead to fusing of joints in the spine or other areas, which can interfere with your ab...
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Prevention
Prevention is unknown. Awareness of risk factors may allow early detection and treatment.
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Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis or if you have ankylosing spondylitis and...
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