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Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that most often affects the lower back. This eMedTV article provides an overview of ankylosing spondylitis, including information about symptoms of the condition and treatment options for the disease.
Scientists have not yet identified specific ankylosing spondylitis causes. This eMedTV Web page discusses the factors that are thought to play a role in causing ankylosing spondylitis and describes risk factors for the condition.
Ankylosing Spondylitis Information
Ankylosing Spondylitis Medications
A few of the drugs used to treat ankylosing spondylitis include aspirin, methotrexate, and celecoxib. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth discussion of ankylosing spondylitis medications, including biologic response modifiers (such as Humira).
Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms
Symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis often begin with lower back pain and back stiffness. This eMedTV article examines ankylosing spondylitis symptoms, which may include arthritis in various joints and inflammation of the eye (acute iritis).
Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment
For people with ankylosing spondylitis, treatment may involve lifestyle changes and medications. This eMedTV segment offers detailed coverage of several treatments for people with ankylosing spondylitis, such as surgery and ongoing care.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of chronic arthritis that causes back pain and stiffness. This eMedTV page defines the disease and explains how it is treated. Ankylosing spondylitits is a common misspelling of ankylosing spondylitis.
As this eMedTV article explains, ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that often affects the spine. This Web page briefly discusses ankylosing spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylosis is a common misspelling of ankylosing spondylitis.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that is most often diagnosed in people under 30. This eMedTV page covers the disease and provides a link to more information. Ankylosis spondylitis is a common misspelling of ankylosing spondylitis.
Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by excessive weight loss and an intense desire to be thin. This eMedTV article briefly explains the condition and offers a link to more detailed information. Annarexia is a common misspelling of anorexia.
People with anorexia have an intense fear of body fat and weight gain, and can starve themselves to death. This eMedTV resource highlights how to treat anorexia. Annorexia is a common misspelling of anorexia.
This eMedTV overview of anorexia and bulimia covers some behaviors of people who have these eating disorders, as well as their possible psychological roots. Annorexia and bulimia are common misspellings of anorexia and bulimia.
People with anorexia believe that they are fat, even when they are dangerously thin. This eMedTV segment offers a brief description of this condition and options for treating it. Anoexia is a common misspelling of anorexia.
This eMedTV Web page provides an in-depth look at the Anopheles mosquito, which is the only species known to spread malaria. The page discusses its life cycle and measures designed to combat insect biting and control the spread of disease.
Anorexia is identified by a refusal to eat, an intense desire to be thin, and excessive weight loss. This eMedTV page describes the common symptoms of anorexia and discusses available treatment options. Anorexa is a common misspelling of anorexia.
This eMedTV segment gives a general overview of anorexia, a type of eating disorder that is characterized by excessive weight loss and the belief that one is fat, even when a person is dangerously thin. Anorexea is a common misspelling of anorexia.
Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by an irrational fear of gaining weight -- even when dangerously thin. As this eMedTV article explains, anorexia can lead to severe health risks, including cardiac arrest, brittle bones, and brain damage.
There are many long-term effects from anorexia, and bone loss is one of the most common. In this section of the eMedTV library, the link between anorexia and bone loss is discussed, including the causes and treatment.
Anorexia and bulimia are more than just problems with food -- they can often have psychological roots. This eMedTV Web page covers the eating disorders' symptoms and health risks. Anorexia and bulemia are common misspellings of anorexia and bulimia.
Anorexia and bulimia are eating disorders associated with drastic measures to lose weight, such as avoiding food or purging food. This page of the eMedTV library defines anorexia and bulimia, and provides links to more detailed information.
A person who has anorexia also has a higher risk of osteoporosis. This portion of the eMedTV library explains the link between anorexia and osteoporosis. This resource also includes information on treatment options for these conditions.
Possible anorexia causes include genetics, biochemistry, and environmental factors. As this page of the eMedTV archive explains, more research is needed before anorexia causes can be precisely determined.
Anorexia nervosa is a condition in which a person believes that he or she is fat -- even when dangerously thin. This eMedTV article explains anorexia nervosa in detail, including symptoms and associated health risks, and treatment options.
Anorexia research is currently under way on appetite control biology, hormones, and genetics to better understand this condition. This eMedTV resource discusses ongoing anorexia research in detail.
The anorexia statistics in this eMedTV article indicate that while the related death rate is higher than all other causes of death in women, more men are developing the disease. Anorexia statistics also show that the problem is a global one.
Anorexia symptoms range from avoidance of food to swollen joints. This eMedTV article provides details about early anorexia symptoms as well as information about anorexia symptoms that occur when the disease is more advanced.
No universal anorexia treatment will cure someone with the condition. Rather, as this eMedTV article explains, a combination of anorexia treatments, such as counseling, medications, and hospitalization, is used to return the person to normal weight.
People who are anorexic may exercise compulsively and obsess over their weight. Women tend to become anorexic more than men. This eMedTV article describes signs that someone may be anorexic and offers treatment options.
People with anorexia believe they are fat even when they are dangerously thin. This segment of the eMedTV Web site offers an overview of anorexia and includes a link to more information about the disease. Anorixia is a common misspelling of anorexia.
People who are anorexic believe they are fat, even when they are dangerously thin. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of anorexia and explains that anyone can develop this disorder. Anorixic is a common misspelling of anorexic.
Ansaid is a prescription medicine used to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page lists some symptoms that Ansaid relieves (such as pain, fever, and stiffness) and discusses the drug's side effects and strengths.
As this eMedTV page explains, Ansaid can possibly cause problems to an unborn child or complicate labor and delivery -- so it's important to let your doctor know if you're taking Ansaid and pregnancy occurs (or you're thinking of becoming pregnant).
This eMedTV page lists some things you can do if you're taking Ansaid and weight gain occurs (like getting regular exercise), and also explains that unexplained rapid weight gain along with swelling can signify heart failure in some people on Ansaid.
The starting Ansaid dosage for relieving rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis symptoms is 200 mg daily. This eMedTV Web page also lists some general dosing tips (such as never taking a double dose) and factors that can affect Ansaid dosing.
Warfarin, aspirin, and lithium are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Ansaid. As this eMedTV page explains, Ansaid drug interactions can raise the risk of bleeding or kidney damage and make some drugs less effective, among other things.
Ansaid Precautions and Warnings
Problems with vision have been reported in some people on Ansaid. This eMedTV page offers more Ansaid precautions and warnings, such as the safety of taking Ansaid while nursing and the risk of liver or kidney damage in some people taking the drug.
A few common Ansaid side effects include swelling, headache, and insomnia. This eMedTV segment also lists rare side effects (like confusion and allergic reactions) and serious side effects requiring emergency medical attention (such as chest pain).
Ansaid is used for treating symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, among other conditions. This eMedTV article also covers off-label Ansaid uses, which include treating migraines and symptoms of gout or chronic fatigue syndrome.