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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...
Causes
The cause of ankylosing spondylitis is unknown, but gene problems seem to play a role. The disease starts with intermit...
Treatments
Your doctor may prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce inflammation and pain. Corticosteroid...
Complications
Damage of bone and cartilage can lead to fusing of joints in the spine or other areas, which can interfere with your ab...
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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