Ankylosing spondylitis causes early morning stiffness, poor posture, and fatigue due to inflammation of the spine and sacroiliac joints. It is more common in males under 40 and those with a family history. Diagnosis involves x-rays showing fusion of the spine, MRIs revealing inflammation, and blood tests for the HLA-B27 gene and elevated ESR. Treatment focuses on exercise, posture, stretching, heat/cold therapy, massage, not smoking, and medications like NSAIDs or surgery for severe cases.

1. ANKYLOSING SPONDYLLITIS

2. SYMPTOMS
 early morning stiffness
 poor posture or stooped shoulders
 loss of appetite
 low-grade fever
 weight loss
 fatigue
 anemia or low iron
 reduced lung function

3. RISK FACTORS
Sex
Age
Heredity

4. DIAGNOSIS
X-RAY
MRI
HLA-B27
E.S.R

5. TREATMENT
 MANAGEMENT:
• EXERCISE
• POSTURE
• STRETCHING
• HEAT & COLD THERAPHY
• MASSAGE THERAPY
• DON’T SMOKE
• ACUPUNCTURE

6. MEDICATIONS
 NSAIDs
 Surgery also done in severe case.

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