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The following are the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis in its initial stages-
- Chronic pain in the lower hips and back.
- Stiffness in the lower back or hip area.
- Pain between the ribs and spine.
- Inflammation in the hips, knees, shoulders and feet.
- Pain in the eyes.
In its advanced stages, the symptoms of the condition will be-
- Chronic stooping
- Fatigue
- Restricted expansion of chest
- Inflexible and stiff spine
- Weight loss
- Bowel inflammation
- Loss of appetite
- Eye inflammation
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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 are the starting symptoms of spondylitis?
The main symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis are:back pain and stiffnessbuttock paininflammation (swelling) of the joints (arthritis)painful inflammation where tendons or ligaments attach to bone (enthesitis)fatigue (extreme tiredness)
What is the symptoms of spondalitic?
Ankylosing spondylitis is a kind of arthritis. Some of the symptoms can include pain and stiffness, particularly in the lower back, as well as pain in the tendons and ligaments.
What type of doctor treats ankylosing spondylitis?
A rheumatologist
Can ankylosing spondylitis be prevented?
There is no known way to prevent AS.
Who on motley crew has ankylosing spondylitis?
Mick Mars
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
