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Less than 1% of the population has AS; however, 20% of AS sufferers have a relative with the disorder
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What type of doctor treats ankylosing spondylitis?
A rheumatologist
Is Ankylosing spondylitis worse than rheumatoid arthritis?
No. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease ankylosing spondilitis is not.
What will periarticular sclerosis do in long term?
This seems to be related with Ankylosing spondylitis and for more info on this Go to the related link below
What form of rheumatoid arthritis primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae?
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the joints between the vertebrae.
What causes Ankylosing Spondylitis?
the causes for ankylosing spondolytis are not known as is the case with many form of arthritis. There seems to be anassociation with a gene called HLA--B27.Nearly nine of ten people with AS test positive for this gene. However this is a normal gene and only one in twenty people who have it will develop AS. It is more likely to happen if there is a history of it in your family.
Is ankylosing spondylitis an autoimmune disease?
Yes, ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune disease.
What is rheumatoid spondylitis also called?
Ankylosing spondylitis
Can ankylosing spondylitis cause chronic low back pain?
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that causes chronic pain in the back.
What other condition is Ankylosing spondylitis often mistaken for?
Ankylosing spondylitis is often confused with mechanical back pain in its early stages.
What type of doctor treats ankylosing spondylitis?
A rheumatologist
Who on motley crew has ankylosing spondylitis?
Mick Mars
Can ankylosing spondylitis be prevented?
There is no known way to prevent AS.
What body positions make ankylosing spondylitis hurt more?
The pain of ankylosing spondylitis is made worse by sitting or lying down and improves when the patient gets up.
What term means inflammation of the vertebrae?
Spondylitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the backbone.
What gene is seen in Ankylosing spondylitis cases?
HLA-B27
Is ankylosing spondylitis more prevalent in male or females?
Males
Is is ankylosing spondylitis more prevalent in males or females?
Males
