Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory condition affecting the spine and may present with acute uveitis. Patients with AS have been known to have high IgA levels and Klebsiella in their feces.

Low gravity exercise such as swimming and yoga may improve mobility and reduce pain associated with AS.

HLA-B27 is detected in 90% of patients with AS.

Since trauma to the spine can cause AS, maybe there is an association of occupational predisposition especially those who have to maintain their position for long periods eg programmers.