Ankylosing Spondylitis Diet

<p class=ql-align-justify><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine although other joints may also be affected. AS is characterized by chronic inflammation of the sacroiliac joints which are located between the base of the spine and the pelvis. This inflammation can spread to the joints between the vertebrae resulting in spondylitis.</span></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In severe cases new bone formations may lead to the fusion of vertebrae sections causing the spine to become rigid. AS can cause severe back and hip pain and stiffness although some people only experience milder symptoms that come and go.</span></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The exact cause of AS is unknown but it is thought to be an autoimmune disorder. This means that the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. AS is more common in men than women and usually starts between the ages of 15 and 40.</span></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>There is no cure for AS but there are treatments that can help relieve symptoms and prevent the condition from progressing. One important treatment is diet. Eating a healthy diet can help reduce inflammation throughout the body which may help to relieve symptoms of AS.</span></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In this quick start guide we will cover the following:</span></p><ul><li class=ql-align-justify><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>What causes AS?</span></li><li class=ql-align-justify><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>What are the symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis?</span></li><li class=ql-align-justify><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>How is AS diagnosed?</span></li><li class=ql-align-justify><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Who is at risk to have AS?</span></li><li class=ql-align-justify><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>What are the treatments for AS?</span></li><li class=ql-align-justify><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>How to prevent AS?</span></li><li class=ql-align-justify><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>How to manage AS through diet? </span></li></ul><p class=ql-align-justify><br></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Let's get started!</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>