What are Common Diseases Known to be Coexistent with Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Certain diseases seem to be commonly coexistent with Ankylosing Spondylitis, especially diseases involving joint pain or cartilage affliction.

This blog is going to talk about diseases that are known to be coexistent with Ankylosing Spondylitis. We will talk about the causes of these diseases and why they are present amongst AS patients. As well as discuss the prevention of these diseases and how best we can perhaps avoid incurring them.

Common Diseases Known to be Coexistent with Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation of the spine and other joints. It can also cause inflammation of the eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels. AS often affects the lower back, but it can also affect other areas of your body such as your hips, knees, and shoulders.

Ankylosing spondylitis affects about 1 in every 1,000 people worldwide; however, this number may be higher because many people with ASPS don’t seek treatment for their symptoms.

Many diseases can occur when you have Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Some of these include:

1. Crohn’s Disease

2. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

3. Ulcerative Colitis

4. Sjogren’s Syndrome

5. Psoriasis

There are many different types of arthritis. In most cases, arthritis is caused by a combination of factors including genetics and environmental factors like diet or lifestyle choices (such as smoking). However, in some cases, there may be a genetic link for certain types of arthritis.

For example:

Inherited forms tend to run in families (due to genes passed from one generation to another).

If you have an autoimmune disorder such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis (RA), then you’re more likely to develop ankylosing spondylitis later in life too because both conditions share some similar symptoms such as joint pain and stiffness which makes them difficult to differentiate between each other without testing for specific markers like antibodies against certain proteins found inside cells called “antigens” which trigger the immune system.

Symptoms

Ankylosing Spondylitis is a form of arthritis that can cause pain and stiffness in the spine, hips, and other joints. It can also affect the eyes, heart, lungs, and blood vessels.

Some people with ankylosing spondylitis also have other medical problems such as psoriasis (skin disease), Crohn’s disease (inflammation of the digestive tract), celiac disease (intolerance of gluten), bowel cancers, or diabetes.

Symptoms include:

• Back pain in the lower back that gets worse when standing up or bending over (for example, to tie your shoes)

• Pain in the hips when walking or climbing stairs

• Pain in the shoulders from activity such as lifting weights or reaching above your head

• Inflammation in the eyes caused by nerve damage that may lead to loss of vision

When Symptoms Appear

Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects the spine and the joints on both sides of your body. It’s a chronic condition that can cause pain, stiffness, fatigue, and loss of mobility.

The first symptoms usually appear between the ages of 20 and 40. The disease tends to progress slowly and steadily, although there are times when it may come and go.

Over time, ankylosing spondylitis can lead to the fusion of vertebrae in the spine, which causes stiffness and immobility in the back. This condition is known as ankylosing spondylitis spinal stenosis (ASPS).