Question

A 19-year-old male complains of lower back pain and stiffness that is worse in the morning and improves with exercise. X-ray shows sacroiliitis. According to NICE, which condition is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Ankylosing spondylitis

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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Lumbar disc herniation

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Fibromyalgia

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Mechanical back pain

Practice question

A 19-year-old male complains of lower back pain and stiffness that is worse in the morning and improves with exercise. X-ray shows sacroiliitis. According to NICE, which condition is most likely?