Patient's question:
What are the causes of ankylosing spondylitis? Can endocrine disorders lead to ankylosing spondylitis?Doctor's answer:
The etiology of ankylosing spondylitis can basically be divided into the following categories:1. Endocrine disorders or metabolic disorders: Since ankylosing spondylitis is more common in men, it is believed that endocrine disorders are related to this disease.
2. Infectious factors: Urinary and perinatal system infections are one of the important factors that lead to this disease. Pelvic infections can spread through the lymphatic system to the sacroiliac joints and then to the spine. They can also spread to the large circulation, causing systemic symptoms and inflammation of peripheral joints, tendons, and the uvea.