Spondylitis
Spondylitis Causes
The cause is not clearly established but there cases wherein increased familial incidence or family history of spondylitis is considered as a risk factor.
Spondylitis Definition
Spondylitis is inflammation of one or more of bony vertebrae of the spine. In addition to this definition, spondylitis is also used to refer to any spinal column disorder. This also refers to a group of chronic inflammatory diseases that are forms of inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine, joints of the spine and other organs. The spondylitis family consists of the following conditions: ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile spondyloarthropathy, undifferentiated spondyloarthropathy, reactive, enteropathic and psoriatic arthritis; and Pott's disease.
Spondylitis Diagnosis
Common symptoms, family history, and the presence of HLA-B27 indicate spondylitis.
Spondylitis Symptoms and Signs
Symptoms may vary and overlap with other conditions as the disease progresses. Listed below are some of the most common and general symptoms of spondylitis: ? Pain either in the back, leg or hip ? Malformation of the spine including abnormal curvature of the spine ? Back, thigh or leg Paresthesia ? Diminished strength in the muscles of the leg
Spondylitis Treatment
No treatment is considered effective in curing the disorder, management is aimed at delaying further deformity through therapy and devices like braces. Controlling the pain and inflammation can be achieved by means of anti-inflammatory medications.
Drugs used for treatment of Spondylitis
Aleve
Arcoxia
Celebrex
Diclofenac
Indometacin
Medrol