AS vs other
arthritic diseases
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Ankylosing Spondylitis | Rheumatoid Arthritis | Osteoarthritis | Gout |
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Inflammatory disease | Autoimmune disease | Degenerative disease | Inflammatory arthritis |
Small bones in the spine fuse, causing pain in the back | Pain , stiffness and inflammation around joints due to accumulation of fluid in joints | Cartilage, the joint cushion , breaks down causing bones to rub | Excess uric acid crystals deposit in joints causing pain |
Symptoms start around lower back | Symptoms are not limited to joints - there is fever, muscle pain and fatigue too | Limited to joints | Symptoms are limited to joint - big toe is most common |
Affects younger people (17-45 years) | More prevalent in older adults but can occur at any age | Affects elderly | Rare in children and young adults. Affects men - 30-50 years, women - after menopause. |
Treatment types for
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
