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HOW IS ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS DIAGNOSED ?


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There are a number of different tools to aid in the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis. A patient may be given a blood test called an ESR, or erythrocyte sedimentation rate, which can indicate the presence of inflammation in the body. Urinalysis may be done to check for kidney related abnormalities and to rule out back pain that may be produced by a kidney condition versus ankylosing spondylitis. Xrays or bone scans may be conducted to visualize degenerative changes to vertebrae and various joints as a result of prolonged inflammation. Testing may also be done to check for the presence of the gene HLA-B27 since there is a very high correlation between those who have ankylosing spondylitis and those who possess the gene (over ninety percent of those with AS have the gene, while only 6 percent of the general population does). Finally, physical examination and the examination of a patient's family medical history can aid in the proper diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis.




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