Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms Causes Diagnosis And Treatment
Much like adult ankylosing spondylitis which affects more men, JAS usually affects more boys than girls. It appears before age 18, with the average age of onset is 10 years or older. The disease is more common in Caucasians, affecting approximately one in 100 Caucasian boys. Symptoms The symptoms experienced by children and teens with JAS will vary, but the most common symptoms include: Joint stiffness in the morningPain in the knees, heels, and feet that worsens with activityPain in the back and/or buttocks that improves with movementSwelling in the joints of the arms and legsTrouble standing up or bendingExtreme fatigueEye pain and rednessSensitivity to lightAnemiaStooped postureInability to take a deep breath if joints between the ribs and spine are inflamed JAS can also be associated with intestinal inflammation problems or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)....