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Research Notes on Ankylosing Spondylitis Pictures
Ankylosing spondylitis pictures can be located online. Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that causes inflammation of the spine and joints in the lower back. Ankylosing spondylitis can cause permanent disability as it progresses.1 Medications that may be prescribed to treat this condition include corticosteroids, naproxen, sulfasalazine, methotrexate, adalimumab, or etanercept.2
Fast Facts:
- The cause of ankylosing spondylitis is not known for sure, however there is evidence that it may be genetic.1
- Rarely, surgery may be used for complications caused by untreated ankylosing spondylitis.1
- Generally ankylosing spondylitis onset occurs in younger people and is more common in men.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 eMedicine: Ankylosing Spondylitis Overview
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatments and drugs
- ↑ Spondylitis Association of America: Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
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