Friday, June 28, 2013

What types of arthritis are most likely to strike at age 17-18 in males?

Q. I know that Ankylosing spondylitis commonly occurs during 17-20 years? Are there any different form of arthritis that is more likely to attack a male of this age range? Like Gout or any other?

Also, can gout affect spine?

A. Yes Ankylosing Spondylitis would be the most likely.

All types of arthritis that are caused by an autoimmune diseases can occur at this age. These include Psoriatic Arthritis, Reactive Arthritis, Sjogren's Syndrome, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Enteropathic Arthrits and Stills Disease.

But most common would be AS.

Gout affects people in their middle ages. No gout does not affect the spine. AS, Psoriatic Arthritis, Reactive Arthritis and Enteropathic Arthritis affect the spine.

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What types of arthritis are most likely to strike at age 17-18 in males?
Q. I know that Ankylosing spondylitis commonly occurs during 17-20 years? Are there any different form of arthritis that is more likely to attack a male of this age range? Like Gout or any other?

A. Reactive arthritis or reiter syndrome which is an autoimmune condition that develps in response to infection is also common.
It usually occurs after an STD or a gastrointestinal infection and affects most likely lower extremity joints. back pain, pain in the heel can also be seen.
The classic triad of urethritis, arthritis and conjunctivitis is manifested in some patients.

What types of arthritis are most likely to strike at age 17-18 in males?
Q. I know that Ankylosing spondylitis commonly occurs during 17-20 years? Are there any different form of arthritis that is more likely to attack a male of this age range? Like Gout or any other?

A. Gout usually start around middle age however you can never tell because it depend in your uric acid level in your system. Just for precaution avoid food which has uric acid content which believe me is all food. But fresh chili seeds and distilled vinegar trigger instantly gout patients




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