spondylitis
Inflamed spinal column
Spondylitis is inflammation of the vertebrae—the bones of the spine.
The condition causes pain and stiffness in the back and neck.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic form that can eventually fuse vertebrae together, limiting mobility: His spondylitis made it difficult to turn his head.
Interlocking bones of spine
- lumbarOf the lower spine
- cervicalOf the neck
- thoracicOf the chest region
- sacroiliacSpinal-pelvic articulation point
fusion · ankylosis · disc · sacrum · spine · posture · kyphosis · lordosis
Histocompatibility antigen variant
- psoriaticOf a scaling condition
- reactiveTending to respond
- inflammatoryTending to provoke outrage
- rheumatoidImmune-mediated joint inflammation
axial · undifferentiated · Crohn's · uveitis · iritis · genetic · hereditary · seronegative
Favoring reform and innovation
- degenerativeCausing progressive decline
- lifelongLasting entire existence
- incurableCannot be healed
- long-termLasting extended period
disability · adaptation · limitations · management · monitoring · relapsing · persistent · prognosis
Over-the-counter pain class
- biologicsDrugs derived from organisms
- DMARDsMedications altering autoimmune course
- HumiraTNF-blocking biologic drug
- exerciseActivity for fitness
stretching · swimming · hydrotherapy · corticosteroids · methotrexate · rheumatologist · physiotherapy
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- achinessPersistent dull bodily discomfort
- flare-upSudden recurrence of symptoms
- remissionTemporary disease absence
vertebrae
Interlocking bones of spine
sacroiliac · fusion · ankylosis · disc · sacrum · spine · posture · kyphosis · lordosis · intervertebral
HLA-B27
Histocompatibility antigen variant
- psoriaticOf a scaling condition
- reactiveTending to respond
- inflammatoryTending to provoke outrage
rheumatoid · axial · undifferentiated · Crohn's · uveitis · iritis · genetic · hereditary · seronegative · antigen
progressive
Favoring reform and innovation
- degenerativeCausing progressive decline
- lifelongLasting entire existence
- incurableCannot be healed
long-term · disability · adaptation · limitations · management · monitoring · relapsing · persistent · prognosis
NSAIDs
Over-the-counter pain class
- biologicsDrugs derived from organisms
- DMARDsMedications altering autoimmune course
- HumiraTNF-blocking biologic drug
exercise · stretching · swimming · hydrotherapy · corticosteroids · methotrexate · rheumatologist · physiotherapy
fatigue
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- achinessPersistent dull bodily discomfort
- flare-upSudden recurrence of symptoms
spondylitisarthritis
Inflamed joint disease
myositis · tendinitis · bursitis · encephalitis · dermatitis
spondylitismuscle spasm
Involuntary tissue contraction
herniated disc · spinal stenosis · degenerative disc disease · scoliosis