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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.
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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 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.
How commmon is Ankylosing spondylitis?
Less than 1% of the population has AS; however, 20% of AS sufferers have a relative with the disorder
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
Can ankylosing spondylitis cause chronic low back pain?
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that causes chronic pain in the back.
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 pericarditis?
It is difficult to say what causes what, but AS can be associated with pericarditis or vice versa.
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
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 causes spondylitic changes?
Spondylitic changes are caused by conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that primarily affects the spine. In ankylosing spondylitis, the immune system attacks the joints and causes inflammation that can lead to bone formation and fusion of the vertebrae. This can result in stiffness, pain, and reduced mobility in the affected areas of the spine.
What term means inflammation of the vertebrae?
Spondylitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the backbone.
Is ankylosing spondylitis more prevalent in male or females?
Males
