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Ankylosing Spondylitis: Arthritis of the Spine

Ankylosing Spondylitis is a form of arthritis that affects the spine. The initial symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis are lower back and buttocks pain over an extended period of time. Often the pain is worse in the morning and manifests as lower back stiffness. Because the spine acts as the circuit box for the entire nervous system, there may be pain in multiple areas that can be attributed to Ankylosing Spondylitis, including the neck, hips, chest, and feet. Other symptoms that can result from this condition are inflammation of the colored portion of the eye, or the iris. This is also known as acute anterior uveitis. There may also be inflammation of the bowels, commonly known as inflammatory bowel disease.

Ankylosing Spondylitis shares characteristics with other forms of arthritis, including:

As ankylosing spondylitis develops and worsens the result is a fusing of the spine, known as ankylose. The initial symptoms of this are limited mobility of the neck and back, but as it continues to worsen the normal curve of the spine is lost and the middle portion of the back curves outward; this is known as kyphosis. When this fusing reaches its most debilitating state, the person suffering from ankylosing spondylitis will be in a constant fixed-bent forward position.

Ankylosing Spondylitis Diagnosis:

If your physician suspects that you have ankylosing spondylitis, he or she may order blood tests, x-rays, and a comprehensive physical examination. If the x-rays show any spine abnormalities that point to the presence of ankylosing spondylitis, your doctor can rule out other forms of inflammatory arthritis. The blood tests the presence of a genetic marker common to many people who suffer from ankylosing spondylitis called HLA-B27. While this genetic marker is not a sure indicator of ankylosing spondylitis, it is common enough among those suffering from this condition that it is considered a possible indicator of susceptibility.

Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment:

As with most medical conditions, early diagnosis drastically improves the possibility for effective treatment. Because there is a genetic factor involved, you might want to ask your relatives if they have either been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis or if they suffer from any of the common symptoms. Physical therapy, exercise regimens, and diet are often used to help prevent pain, as well as doctor-prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).There are also a number of alternative treatments that have been found effective in preventing different forms of arthritis and joint pain. Be sure to contact your physician for testing and treatment options if you suspect you have ankylosing spondylitis.

 
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