What is ankylosing spondylitis combined with acute uveitis of the eye

Ankylosing spondylitis with acute uveitis is a complex disease combination involving two major diseases, including ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and acute anterior uveitis.

Ankylosing spondylitis is an idiopathic inflammatory disease mainly involving the axial skeleton, and its etiology is not fully understood. The disease occurs mostly in young adults, most males, often accompanied by lumbosacral pain and stiffness, especially in the morning, and symptoms can be relieved after activity. Ankylosing spondylitis has a long course and may be accompanied by multiple complications. Acute anterior uveitis is a type of uveitis, mainly manifested as eye pain, photophobia, lacrimation, decreased vision and other symptoms. The onset of the disease is acute and the symptoms are severe. Patients may feel sharp eye pain that radiates to the eyebrow arch and frontotemporal region.

It should be noted that ankylosing spondylitis complicated with acute ocular uveitis is a complex combination of diseases. Treatment requires comprehensive consideration of the patient's specific situation and severity of the condition. Patients should seek medical attention promptly and receive diagnosis and treatment recommendations from professional doctors to control their condition and improve their quality of life.