Ankylosing spondylitis
Yes, ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune disease.
The population of Spondylitis Association of America is 9.
Spondylitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the backbone.
Thoracolumbar spondylitis can be referred to as lumbar spondylitis or cervical spondylitis. Thoracolumbar refers to the lumbar or thoracic vertebrae. It is a form of arthritis due to age-related disease in joints and the spine.
Ankylosing spondylitis is often confused with mechanical back pain in its early stages.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that causes chronic pain in the back.
There are many possible treatments available for spondylitis. Treatment is based on the kind of spondylitis, as there are different kinds. This includes medication, excercise and physical theraphy, postural practices, hot and cold theraphy and finally, surgery.
Sherman Oaks, California
Mick Mars
A rheumatologist
There is no known way to prevent AS.