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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is primarily an inflammatory Arthritis that affects the spine and can lead to various complications, including cardiovascular issues. While AS itself is not a direct cause of stroke, the chronic inflammation associated with the condition can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including stroke. Additionally, other factors linked to AS, such as hypertension and a sedentary lifestyle, may further elevate this risk. Regular monitoring and management of cardiovascular health are important for individuals with AS.
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Can ankylosing spondylitis cause chronic low back pain?
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that causes chronic pain in the back.
What can Ankylosing Spondylitis in your spine cause some of your vertebrae to do?
Despite the amusing name, Ankylosing Spondylitis is a serious medical condition. It can can cause the vertebrae to become fused together, making the spine rigid.
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.
Can ankylosing spondylitis cause you to have seizures?
Ankylosing Spondylitis is an Autoimmune Disease that concerns itself mostly with your spine and trying to fuse the bones there together. Seizures are caused by a misfiring in the brain, so as far as I know (and I've done exstensive research in the Autoimmune Disease area) no, it cannot. Seizures are not a symptom of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Some pain medications can cause seizures (like Tramadol) and many diseases affect the brain. (MS, Encephalitis, etc.) but I can pretty much assure you that Ankylosing Spondylitis does not.
Can depression cause a stroke?
Depression is a risk factor for stroke but depression does not cause stroke per se.
How can sex cause stroke?
increased heart rate can cause a stroke
Is ankylosing spondylitis an autoimmune disease?
Yes, ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune disease.
What is the population of Spondylitis Association of America?
The population of Spondylitis Association of America is 9.
How could a stroke be a cause of death?
a stroke can cause death, but it will not always kill a person
Does grapefruit juice cause Stroke or seizure?
No the drinking of grapefruit juice can not cause stroke or seizure .
What is the 3rd leading cause of death in the us?
stroke
