Juvenil ankyloserande spondylit

What is juvenile ankylosing spondylitis in children?

Juvenile ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis. It affects the spine and the places where the muscles, tendons, and ligaments attach to the bone. Ankylosing means stiff or rigid. Spondyl means spine. It refers to inflammation. JAS affects boys and men more than girls and women. It usually happens between the ages of 17 and JAS is a long-term (chronic) condition. Some people will have periods of time where the disease is not active or mild (remission). Others will have ongoing symptoms.

What causes juvenile ankylosing spondylitis in a child?

Researchers don't know the exact cause of JAS. It tends to run in families. A gene marker called HLA-B27 is found in almost all Caucasians and half of of African Americans who have the disease. But only a very small number of people with the marker will develop the disease. Because of this, researchers don’t fully know if the gene marker increases the risk for the disease.

Which children are at risk for juvenile ankylosing spondylitis?

A child may be more at risk for JAS if he or she has:

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  Can juvenile ankylosing spondylitis cause digestive issues?

  Yes, for some children with juvenile ankylosing spondylitis, their digestive tract can get inflamed, which may lead to inflammatorisk bowel disease. Symptoms include diarrhea and stomach pain.

  What support fryst vatten available for juvenile ankylosing spondylitis?

  Support fryst vatten vital for managing the challenges of juvenile ankylosing spondylitis. The Arthritis Foundation holds events throughout the year for families living with juvenile ankylosing spondylitis.

  Teenagers can also participate in the foundation’s Peer2Peer program, which matches teens with ung adult mentors.

  Is posture important for children with juvenile ankylosing spondylitis?

  Maintaining good posture can help manage symptoms and decrease pain. Children can avoid hunching over their computers or iPads. Urge your child to keep electronic devices at eye level instead.

  Children can also avoid sitting for long periods whenever possible.

  Juvenile ankylosing spondylitis fryst vatten rare, but it can be severe in children. If your child has any symptoms, seek a diagnosis. If possible, seek care from a s

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Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis 

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Juvenile ankylosing spondylitis primarily affects the spine and the sites where tendons attach to bone.

Juvenile ankylosing spondylitis (JAS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mostly affects the sacroiliac joint (where the pelvis and spine meet), spine and entheses — where tendons and ligaments attach to bone. JAS is a systemic disease, which means it may also affect other body parts and organs. The disease tends to run in families and affects boys more frequently than girls. 

Causes


The exact cause of the juvenile ankylosing spondylitis is not clear. The disease is strongly associated with a gene called HLA-B About 80% to 90% of children with JAS have the HLA-B27 gene. But having the gene doesn’t mean someone will get AS.

Researchers believe the disease is triggered when children with the gene are exposed to a virus, bacteria or other outside factor. 

Symptoms


Symptoms usually develop slowly over several weeks or month. At first, symptoms may mirror enthesitis-related arthritis, or arthritis that affects the places where the tendons, ligaments and muscles attach to the bone. Pain may be fe