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Ankylosing Spondylitis & Crohn's Disease

Ankylosing spondylitis is a disease that involves pain and inflammation of the joints between the spinal bones, and the joints between the spine and the pelvis. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease. Similar bowel symptoms may occur with both diseases.

  1. Bowel Inflammation

    • According to the Mayo Clinic, people with advanced ankylosing spondylitis may develop bowel inflammation. Crohn’s disease patients may experience swelling and inflammation in the walls of the bowel and scarring.

    Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms

    • People with ankylosing spondylitis may notice pain and stiffness in the lower back that can restrict mobility of the spine and chest, fatigue and eye inflammation, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. A loss of appetite, weight loss and a slight fever may occur with this condition.

    Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment

    • Physicians may prescribe anti-inflammatory medications to relieve pain and inflammation. People with severe pain or damage to joints may require surgery.

    Crohn's Disease Symptoms

    • Crohn’s disease sufferers may develop abdominal pain, painful bowel movements and watery diarrhea. Constipation, joint pain and fistulas around the rectum may occur with this condition.

    Crohn's Disease Treatment

    • Doctors may recommend aminosalicylate drugs to treat inflammation or corticosteroids.

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