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Is ankylosing spondylitis an autoimmune disease?
Yes, ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune disease.
What other condition is Ankylosing spondylitis often mistaken for?
Ankylosing spondylitis is often confused with mechanical back pain in its early stages.
Can ankylosing spondylitis cause chronic low back pain?
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that causes chronic pain in the back.
Is ankylosing spondylosis related to chlamydia?
Studies exploring the link between Chlamydia trachomatis, Chlamydia pneumonia, and ankylosing spondylitis are ongoing.
What type of doctor treats ankylosing spondylitis?
A rheumatologist
What is rheumatoid spondylitis also called?
Ankylosing spondylitis
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.
Is Ankylosing spondylitis worse than rheumatoid arthritis?
No. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease ankylosing spondilitis is not.
Is there any permanent treatment for hla b27 ankylosing spondilytis?
To the best of my Knowledge there is no cure for this type of arthritis. Go to the associated link below ''ankylosing spondylitis" for more information.
Is ankylosing spondylitis more prevalent in male or females?
Males
