Ankylosing Spondylitis
Description
Ankylosing Spondylitis is an Inflammatory Joint Disease characterized by Inflammation of the Spine and large Joints. It is regarded as an Autoimmune Disease. Joint Pain and Joint stiffness are the primary symptoms.
Prevalence
Ankylosing Spondylitis affects approximately 1.4% of the population of Western nations.
Ankylosing Spondylitis affects three times as many males compared with females.
These Substances may Alleviate Ankylosing Spondylitis
Organic Acids
Orotic Acid (in the form of Calcium Orotate) may be useful for the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. [1]
Prescribed Medications
Low-dose Naltrexone may be useful for the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors may alleviate Ankylosing Spondylitis (by blocking the activity of Tumor Necrosis Factor). Prescribed Medications from this class include:
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