What it is
An inflammatory rheumatological disease mainly affecting the sacroiliac joints and spine. Clinical suspicion requires medical and, where indicated, rheumatology assessment.
Typical clinical symptoms
- Back pain usually starting before age 45 and lasting more than three months
- Morning stiffness and night pain
- Improvement with movement rather than prolonged rest
- Alternating buttock pain; possible associated eye inflammation, psoriasis or inflammatory bowel disease
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Scientific literature
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ASAS-EULAR recommendations for the management of axial spondyloarthritis: 2022 update
Clinical recommendations · 2023
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When is prompt medical assessment needed?
Major trauma, progressive weakness, loss of sensation, new bladder or bowel control changes, fever or rapid deterioration require medical guidance.
Descriptions are for orientation. Diagnosis follows history, clinical examination and, only when indicated, imaging or laboratory tests.
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