Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a form of inflammatory arthritis that is often diagnosed in young men, but it can impact male or female of any age. A lifelong chronic condition, there is no cure for AS. AS is a chronic disorder that will impact you for the rest of your life. According to a study conducted by the National Centers of Biotechnology Information (NCBI), AS can be an expensive condition for one to suffer from. Ankylosing spondylitis affects various areas of the body (such as the heart, the eyes, the lungs, and kidneys), but it mainly attacks the joints of the spine and the joints between the pelvis and the spine, called the sacroiliac (SI) joints. Over time, the inflammation brought on by AS can lead not only to chronic pain and stiffness in affected areas, but can also result in "ankylosis" (new bone formation), which can cause the fusion or fixation of joints. Individuals with ankylosing spondylitis may suffer from stiffening of the spine and reduced mobility tha...