What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Lower back pain
- Morning stiffness
- Reduced spinal mobility
- Fatigue
Understanding care
Clinical care may include rheumatology assessment and a long-term inflammation and mobility plan. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Arrange review for persistent inflammatory back or joint symptoms. A painful red eye, light sensitivity or blurred vision needs urgent eye assessment.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
