Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms
Ankylosing Spondylitis symptoms are from a disease that affects the
vertebrae. Ankylosing Spondylitis is also known as a chronic inflammatory
disease called Rheumatoid Spondylitis. It has also been called Spondylitis and
Spondylarthropathy. This type of illness involves inflammation of one or more
vertebrae. It also affects the joints that are between the pelvis and the spine
as well as joints between the vertebrae of the spine. In cases that are further
along, it has been seen that the vertebrae will fuse or grow together. The cause
of the disease, ankylosing spondylitis are still unknown. It is believed that
genetics play a role in the disease. Characteristic symptoms and a physical
examination and are indicative of the limited motion of the spine as well as
chest expansion.
Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis may include:
- Lower-back pain that is commonly worse at night, in the morning, or
after periods of inactivity
- Limited motion and stiffness of the lower back
- Stiffness and pain in the hips
- Limited expansion of the chest
- Limited Range of motion, most specifically in the hips and spine
- Joint swelling and pain in the knees, ankles and shoulders
- Neck Pain
- Heel Pain
- Chronic stooping to aid in relieving symptoms
- Fatigue
- Low-grade fever
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Eye inflammation
The disease normally starts with lower back pain and/or hip pain that is
intermittent. These pains are usually worse after periods of inactivity, in the
morning upon first waking up and at night. The first signs of back pain usually
show up in the sacroiliac joint (which is located between the pelvis and the
spine) and the pain may progress to include the lumbosacral spine and the
thoracic spine (which is the chest portion of the spine).
Pain that is associated with the disease can be eased by taking on a bent
posture. The involvement of the joints between the ribs is the leading cause of
the limited expansion of the chest. These symptoms can get worse over a period
of time, they can go into remission, or they can stop at any stage. The mobility
of a person showing Ankylosing Spondylitis symptoms can be affected as the
disease progresses. Fusion of the spine or peripheral joints can occur as the
result of the deterioration of bone and cartilage. This can be extremely painful
and even crippling to a person. In some cases you may show signs of the heart,
the lungs, and the eyes being affected.
If you suffer from Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms, then you should seek the
advice of a Doctor. They can properly diagnose you and help you get the
treatment that is right for your stage of the disease. Do not try to
self-diagnose if you show Ankylosing Spondylitis symptoms as only a doctor and
the proper testing can diagnose this type of disease.
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