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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.
What is rheumatoid spondylitis also called?
Ankylosing spondylitis
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What is the population of Spondylitis Association of America?
The population of Spondylitis Association of America is 9.
Is ankylosing spondylitis an autoimmune disease?
Yes, ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune disease.
What test will rule out ankylosing spondylitis in a patient with low back pain?
The flexibility of the lumbar vertebrae may be measured to rule out ankylosing spondylitis. There are several test used in the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis · HLA-B27 antigen test is positive. · A spine X-ray or pelvis X-ray shows characteristic findings. · ESR may or may not be elevated. · Complete Blood Count may show mild anemia.
What term means inflammation of the vertebrae?
Spondylitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the backbone.
What is thoracolumbar spondylosis?
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.
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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 there a cure for spondylitis?
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.
