AS Screening in Saudi Arabia | Lahalak Medical Platform

Protect your mobility and regain vitality with early screening for Ankylosing Spondylitis. This comprehensive evaluation identifies chronic back pain causes early, ensuring timely intervention to maintain spine flexibility and joint health.

Scientific name: Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Early Screening

A comprehensive screening combining clinical assessment and laboratory testing (HLA-B27) to detect axial spondyloarthritis. It identifies chronic inflammatory back pain early, facilitating effective management and preventing long-term spinal fusion or damage.

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Early Screening - Protect Your Spine from Stiffness
Service type Clinical and laboratory screening
Duration 20-30 minutes
Fasting Fasting is not required

Included Services

  • HLA-B27 Genetic Test
  • Clinical Spine Examination
  • Inflammatory Markers (ESR/CRP)

Medical Service Information

Purpose of Screening

  • Early diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis
  • Identifying genetic markers (HLA-B27) linked to the disease
  • Evaluating systemic inflammation levels

Target Groups

  • Individuals with chronic back pain lasting over 3 months
  • Those with a family history of ankylosing spondylitis
  • Young adults experiencing morning back stiffness

Common Symptoms

  • Lower back pain that improves with exercise but not rest
  • Significant morning stiffness in the spine
  • Pain in the hip joints or neck areas

Conditions & Notices

  • Provide medical history of chronic back pain

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