Ankylosing spondylitis (patient information): Difference between revisions
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==Who is at risk for ankylosing spondylitis?== | ==Who is at risk for ankylosing spondylitis?== | ||
:*Genetically inherited: Almost 90% of patients with ankylosing spondylitis are born with the HLA-B27 gene. Recent data demonstrate gene ARTS1 and IL23R are associated with ankylosing spondylitis. | |||
:*Male gender | |||
==How to know you have ankylosing spondylitis?== | ==How to know you have ankylosing spondylitis?== |
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What is ankylosing spondylitis?
How do I know if I have ankylosing spondylitis and what are the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis?
Who is at risk for ankylosing spondylitis?
- Genetically inherited: Almost 90% of patients with ankylosing spondylitis are born with the HLA-B27 gene. Recent data demonstrate gene ARTS1 and IL23R are associated with ankylosing spondylitis.
- Male gender
How to know you have ankylosing spondylitis?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for ankylosing spondylitis?
Directions to Hospitals Treating ankylosing spondylitis
Prevention of ankylosing spondylitis
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://www.medicinenet.com/ankylosing_spondylitis/article.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000420.htm
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ankylosing-spondylitis/DS00483
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/guide/ankylosing-spondylitis