spondylitis

He was then invalided out of military service with spondylitis.

Although it can occur at any age, spondylitis most often affects men in their 20s and 30s.

The only clear risk factor for ankylosing spondylitis is having a close family member who has the condition.

Ankylosing spondylitis is more common in men than in women.

The cause of ankylosing spondylitis is unknown, but genes seem to play a role.

The exact cause of ankylosing spondylitis is not known.

Eye inflammation (redness and pain) occurs in some people with spondylitis.

Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects the spine.

Ankylosing spondylitis is also associated with increased rates of vertebral fracture.

Ankylosing spondylitis is a specific disease within a family of diseases called spondyloarthropathies.

Ankylosing spondylitis symptoms include pain and stiffness from the neck down to the lower back.

Ankylosing spondylitis is a systemic disease, which means symptoms may not be limited to the joints.

The diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis is based on several factors, including:

Experts don't know exactly how common ankylosing spondylitis is, because the condition is often not diagnosed.

In many cases spondylitis involves one or more vertebral joints as well, which itself is called spondylarthritis.

The second is a condition known as Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Psoriatic arthritis can also affect the hips, knees and spine (spondylitis).

Although the cause of ankylosing spondylitis is unknown, there is a strong genetic or family link.

Efficacy in ankylosing spondylitis is also being tested.

Ankylosing spondylitis patients are particularly prone to developing syndesmophytes.

Ankylosing spondylitis is a genetic disease with identifiable marks, and affects organs.

Ankylosing spondylitis symptoms vary intensely from person to person and are systemic.

Ankylosing spondylitis usually starts with dull pain in the low back and back stiffness.

Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory or arthritic condition affecting the spine.

It is used when there are symptoms of "hyperplastic spondylitis, cervical syndrome, or spur".