Ankylosing Spondylitis: Men more likely to be affected than women
Indore. In recent years, there has been an alarming increase in the incidence of ASamongst young Indians in the age group of 20-30 years[1]. Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an irreversible, inflammatory and autoimmune disease that affects the spinal cord. In AS, an overgrowth in the spine’s bones causes them to fuse together to form a rigid spine. Prevalent amongst 1 in 100 of the adult population, AS more commonly affects young men, especially in their…
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