2007-01-12 15:38:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
do you mean ankylosingspondalitis??? this is a fusing of the lumbar vertabrae... it will eventually lead to the suffering not being able to move around very well...
2007-01-12 15:43:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ankylosing spondylitis
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Definition:
Spondylitis involves inflammation of one or more vertebrae. Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints between the vertebrae of the spine, and the joints between the spine and the pelvis. It eventually causes the affected vertebrae to fuse or grow together. (See arthritis).
Alternative Names:
Rheumatoid spondylitis; Spondylitis; Spondylarthropathy
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Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
The cause of ankylosing spondilitis is unknown, but genetic factors seem to play a role. The disease starts with intermittent hip and/or lower-back pain that is worse at night, in the morning, or after inactivity.
Back pain begins in the sacroiliac joint (between the pelvis and the spine) and may progress to include the lumbosacral spine and the thoracic spine (chest portion of the spine).
Pain may be eased by assuming a bent posture. Limited expansion of the chest occurs because of the involvement of the joints between the ribs. The symptoms may worsen, go into remission, or stop at any stage.
With progressive disease, deterioration of bone and cartilage can lead to fusion in the spine or peripheral joints, affecting mobility. It can be extremely painful and crippling. The heart, the lungs, and the eyes may also become affected.
The disease most frequently begins between age 20 and 40, but may begin before age 10. It affects more males than females. Risk factors include a family history of ankylosing spondylitis and male gender. About 0.21% of Americans over age 15 are affected.
Skeletal spine
Cervical spondylosis
2007-01-12 23:48:28 · answer #2 · answered by Finnis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ankylosing spondylitis...a genetic (herditary) form of arthritis in the spine also associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
2007-01-12 23:46:28 · answer #3 · answered by LolaCorolla 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ankylosing spondylitis is a type of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily affects the spine.
2007-01-12 23:44:42 · answer #4 · answered by Jeffrey P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ankylosing spondylitis
Arthritis of the spine, resembling rheumatoid arthritis and leading to lipping or fusion of the vertebrae. Also called Strumpell-Marie disease, Marie-Strumpell disease, rheumatoid spondylitis, Strumpell-Marie disease.
2007-01-13 05:56:20 · answer #5 · answered by medic99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Osteoarthritis
2007-01-12 23:42:30 · answer #6 · answered by Yellow Tail 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋