Axial Spondyloarthritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is axial Spondyloarthritis an umbrella term for?
A
For a group of rheumatological conditions affecting predominantly the spine and pelvis
2
Q
How does Axial Spondyloarthritis
classically present?
A
Back pain and stiffness, worse in the morning, eases with exercise
(Chronic, progressive inflammatory disease resulting in skeletal changes
Pain is constant with intermittent, severe flare ups)
3
Q
What can Axial Spondyloarthritis be commonly associated with?
A
Non-MSK symptoms like fatigue, IBS, eye symptoms
