Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms

ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

DESCRIPTION

Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that, over time, can cause some of the bones in the spine to fuse. This fusing makes the spine less flexible and can result in a hunched posture. If ribs are affected, it can be difficult to breathe deeply

Symptoms –

Pain in lower back

Stiffness in lower back

Overgrowth of the bones

Bony fusion

Risk factors

ankylosing spondylitis has no known specific cause, through genetic factors seem to be involved. In particular, people who have a gene called HLA-B27 are at a greatly increased risk of developing ankylosing spondylitis. However, only some people with the gene develop the condition

Diagnosis and test

there is no specific lab test to identify ankylosing spondylitis. But inflammation can be caused by many different health problems. Blood can be tested for HLA-B27 gene

treatment –

Self-

care

Therapies

Medications