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These inflammatory joint diseases have similar symptoms and may be passed on genetically. They are often seen in the spine and in the hip bone
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People in their 20s and 30s, especially men, are more likely to develop these joint diseases. The male-to-female ratio is between 2:1 and 3:1
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In ankylosing spondylitis, dull pain often starts in the lower back or glutes, especially at night, and may slowly worsen.
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Seen in reactive arthritis or Reiter’s syndrome, this inflammation of the joints is aseptic. It may cause joint swelling, urethra inflammation, and red eyes
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If you have been diagnosed with psoriasis in the past, you may develop psoriatic arthritis, often marked by swollen, sausage-like fingers and pain in the top finger joints.
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People with inflammatory bowel diseases like colitis or Crohn’s may develop enteropathic arthritis in the knees, ankles, or hips. Treating the gut often controls the joint inflammation.
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Inflammation of the tendon or the ligament site, also called enthesitis, is the most specific feature of such arthropathies. There may also be a tendency for new bone formation
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Arthropathies can cause stiffness in the lower back, which is not even relieved by resting. Your movements involving the lower spine may become limited
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X-rays are often recommended to look for narrowing of the space between your joints, and they also help to look for new bone formation
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While it is often symptomatic, a step-wise approach is crucial. The right exercises and pain-relieving medicines may be provided for reducing the limitation of movement