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could you explain what is ankylosing spondylitis?

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Inflammatory spine: Inflammatory disease predominantly of the vertebral column, which eventually causes loss of all back and neck motion and may affect the eyes and other parts of the body.  Early initiation of treatment is important.

Question 2

what is ankylosing spondylitis and how is it treated?

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It is a : An autoimmune immunologic disease of skeletal system primarily affecting the spine that causes severe inflammation leading to pain & leads to an auto fusion of the spine which can lead to a deformity  with the bone losing density & more susceptible to fracture due to stiffness & decreased density diagnosed by blood testing & x-rays with treatment range  : pt & medication as well as surgery.

Question 3

what is ankylosing spondylitis , what are the causes and cure?

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No cure. Good Rx.: As is a hereditable arthritis that effects  the spine and sij.. It is strongly asociated with the hla-b27 antigen, and to a lesser extent b40, and b7.  It causes peripheral tendinitis, plantar faciitis, and periosteal inflammation. Eye problems (iritis and conjuctivitis) occur.  It can also (rarely) affect the heart valves. We know infections trigger it, but inflammation of small bowel p[ersists.

Question 4

what is ankylosing spondylitis? what is treatment?

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Spinal arthritis: Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory arthritis of the spinal joints, sacroiliac joints and peripheral joints. It can lead to impaired painful motion, and even fusion of affected joints It is one of the spondyloarthritides which include varients of psoriatic arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. Treatment is NSAIDS and even the biologic drugs including  Enbrel (etanercept). Exercise to maintain ROM.

Question 5

what in the world is ankylosing spondylitis?

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Joint inflammation: Ankylosing spondylitis is a long-term disease that causes inflammation of the joints between the spinal bones, and the joints between the spine and pelvis. It eventually causes the affected spinal bones to join together ("bamboo spine"). Cause unknown. Associated with hla-b27 antigen. Symptoms of night/morning stiffness better with exercise. Can also have eye and heart involvement.

Question 6

what sort of problem is ankylosing spondylitis?

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Stiffness & Swelling: Ankylosing spondylitis literally means 'the joining together and inflammation of joints in the spine.' this inflammation is caused by the body's immune system specifically targeting ligaments in the spine and pelvis that are then replaced by new bone, leading to stiffness and pain. For more information, see the spondylitis association of america website, http://www.Spondylitis.Org.

Question 7

what is the difference between ankylosing spondylitis and spondylolisthesis?

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Inflammatory v degen: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory arthritis that affects the spine, pelvis, and sometimes the peripheral joints as well.  Spondylolisthesis is a degenerative change in the spine that allows one vertebra to slide out of alignment with the one next to it.  These conditions are treated differently.

Question 8

what is the treatment for ankylosing spondylitis that is best and has fewest side effects?

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Depends: Ankylosing spondylitis (as) is an arthritis associated with a genetic tissue marker;  hla-b27.  It is treated depending upon the symptoms.Mild cases respond to nsaids especially indocin (indomethacin). More severe cases may require dmards (ask your rheumatologist). Regular exercise is helpful to prevent spinal stiffness. Eye inflamation and heart problems also are seen.

Question 9

what is the treatment for ankylosing spondylitis ? injury due to slip & fall 2001, had p/t. three herniated discs (l3/4/5)- caused foot to swell.

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Conservative: Ankylosing spondylitis is a progressive condition mainly treated by rheumatologists.  It is not due to trauma, but can be aggravated by trauma.  The spine slowly auto-fuses and becomes stiff, but can also develop a kyphoscoliotic curvature. There are exercises designed to maintain posture, but in severe cases surgery may be required to correct spinal imbalance.

Question 10

can ankylosing spondylitis be cured?

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No: This is an inflammation of the facets of the spine, the sacroiliac joint and rib facets related to an inherited deficiency of bodily antigen (termed hla b27). Treatment is very helpful and it tends to be episodic.  The spondylitis part is when the facts fuse causing stiffness of the spine.  You should be under the care of a rheumatologist for this.

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