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What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Ankylosing spondylitis is an chronic inflammatory arthritis that affects the joints in your spine. Although the cause is unknown, certain genetic factors are believed to be involved.

Typical Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis

Diagnostic Questions for Ankylosing Spondylitis

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

  • Does your lower back pain improve with physical activity?
  • Have you been diagnosed with Crohn's disease?
  • Do you have a family history of Ankylosing Spondylitis?
  • Do you have back or waist stiffness for over 30 minutes in the morning?
  • Do you have lower back pain?

Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis

There is no cure for ankylosing spondylitis. However, medications, physical therapy, and exercise may be prescribed to reduce symptoms, control disease progression and prevent disability.

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Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc

Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc (Family Medicine, Primary Care)

Dr. Taylor is a Japanese-African American physician who grew up and was educated in the United States but spent a considerable amount of time in Japan as a college student, working professional and now father of three. After graduating from Brown, he worked in finance first before attending medical school at Penn. He then completed a fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control before going on to specialize in Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where he was also a chief resident. After a faculty position at Stanford, he moved with his family to Japan where he continues to see families on a military base outside of Tokyo, teach Japanese residents and serve remotely as a medical director for Roots Community Health Center. He also enjoys editing and writing podcast summaries for Hippo Education.

Kaito Nakamura, MD

Kaito Nakamura, MD (Rheumatology)

Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.

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