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Conditions›Spondylitis

Spondylitis(Ankylosing spondylitis)

An inflammatory condition of the spine such as ankylosing spondylitis. Spondy = spine & -itis = inflammation.
Dr. Thomas Dowling
Dr. Thomas Dowlingreviewed this
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 42 years experience
Is a type of:Joint diseases
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

Common

Extremely rareVery rareRareCommonVery common
Baby0-2
Preteen6-13Common
Teenager14-18Common
Young adult19-40Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60Very common
How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Bones, Lower back, Back

Symptoms

Low back pain
Fatigue
Back pain
Hip pain
Hip stiffness
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Spondylitis
Sulfasalazine
Pain medicine
Steroid shot
NSAIDs
Etodolac
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Other treatments

Watchful waiting
Physical therapy

Tests

HLA b27

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