An inflammatory, degenerative condition of the axial spine is known as ankylosing spondylitis. The two most prevalent symptoms of this illness are increasing spinal stiffness and chronic back pain.

• Ankylosing spondylitis is commonly diagnosed in adults under the age of 40, and more than 80% of patients experience their first symptoms before the age of 30.
• Fewer than 5% of patients over the age of 45 present.
• Cases are higher in men than women.
• Family members of patients who are impacted are at a greater risk.
• The likelihood of developing the condition may be increased in people with psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn’s disease.

• Genetics-The HLA-B27 gene raises the chance of ankylosing spondylitis, according to studies, although having the gene does not guarantee you will have the condition.
• Environment-Many people who carry the gene do not show any symptoms or discomfort related to ankylosing spondylitis; hence, scientists believe environmental variables may also be involved.
• Diseases- a person with psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis found to suffer from AS more easily than others.

Some common symptoms are:

• Long lasting Backache
• Pain in Shoulders, neck, Thigh and Hip
• Tiredness and fatigue
• Swelling of the joints
• Pain and stiffness of the joint
• Low or loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• painful deep breathing
• Pain in abdomen
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Colitis
• Anxiety