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ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS SYMPTOMS |
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Genetics play an important role in the
disease, but the cause of Ankylosing Spondylitis is still unknown. More than 90% of
patients have a gene called HLA-B27, but only 10-15% of those who
inherit the gene develop the disease. Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis include: Low back and hip pain and stiffness Difficulty expanding the chest Pain in the neck, shoulders, knees, and ankles Low-grade fever Fatigue Weight loss. Ankylosing Spondylitis is seen most commonly in males 30 years old and older. Initial symptoms are uncommon after the age of 30, although the diagnosis may not be established until after that age. The incidence of Ankylosing Spondylitis in Afro-Americans is about 25% of the incidence in Caucasians. |
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