Two-thirds of adults with spondyloarthritis (SpA), a family of related inflammatory conditions that includes ankylosing spondylitis (AS), reported at least two symptoms related to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, according to the findings of a new study. About half of SpA patients also reported depression, which significantly correlated with increased disease activity, greater functional…
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The Axial Spondyloarthritis International Foundation (ASIF) is encouraging members of the ankylosing spondylitis community to wear orange shoelaces as part of this Saturday’s “Lace Up for axSpA” annual World AS Day. Held each year on the first Saturday of May, the event is designed to raise awareness…
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that mainly affects the joints of the spine. Inflammation of the spaces between the vertebrae causes back pain and stiffness.
There is no single specific test to diagnose AS, and many of the symptoms (such as back pain) also can be caused by other conditions. A diagnosis often involves checking for common hallmarks of AS.
Patients’ symptoms usually progress gradually over time. They may be erratic because the type and severity of the symptoms can improve, worsen, or completely stop for periods of time.
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