{"id":7777,"date":"2019-07-04T05:38:51","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T05:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=7777"},"modified":"2021-04-19T19:41:34","modified_gmt":"2021-04-19T19:41:34","slug":"14-signs-symptoms-of-sacroiliitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-signs-symptoms-of-sacroiliitis\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Signs & Symptoms of Sacroiliitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sacroiliitis is a common health condition that causes inflammation of the sacroiliac joint, which is located in the lower back and connects the sacrum and the ileum. It\u2019s seen in people who place a lot of strain on their sacroiliac joint or have health conditions (such as arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis) which causes associated strain and inflammation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have sacroiliitis, associated signs and symptoms of the condition are likely to include pain and discomfort in the hips, numbness in the legs and other inflammatory bone or muscle conditions such as arthritis accompanying it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With quick action and diagnosis, the condition can be treated without surgery \u2013 but it\u2019s also considered to be a progressive condition, and it can move fast when untreated and cause considerable amounts of damage to the bone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 signs and symptoms of sacroiliitis: See your doctor if you suspect a possible diagnosis of sacroiliitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Related Arthritis Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Arthritis <\/a>is a chronic inflammatory bone condition that affects millions of people all over the world, and even though the condition is commonly associated with the older population, it affects many people in their twenties, thirties and can even be seen in some childhood cases.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of arthritis include pain and swelling in the affected joints, inflammation elsewhere in the body and a feeling of discomfort and \u201cstiffness\u201d in the joints; several things can help to aggravate the symptoms of the condition, including factors such as diet, being overweight and placing added pressure on the joints affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can also be one of the leading causes of developing inflammation of the sacroiliac joint. The inflammation that arthritis causes can affect only some of the body\u2019s joints (such as the joints in the fingers or hands), or it can be spread throughout the body and affect other joints like the spine or sacroiliac joint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Pressure in the Hips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the first symptoms which can point to a potential diagnosis of inflammation of the sacroiliac joint<\/a> is pressure, pain and discomfort felt in the hips.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are other things that can cause the same associated pain and discomfort in the hips, but at the same time many of these conditions are ones that are considered related to sacroiliitis and likely to occur with it: Arthritis, osteoporosis and ankylosing spondylitis are some of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associated pressure felt in the hips can also sometimes happen during pregnancy, and even in this case, it might be a symptom that points towards inflammation of the sacroiliac joint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the inflammation is at its worst, so will the associated pain be \u2013 and easing this discomfort can be as easy as taking prescribed anti-inflammatory medication on a regular basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make an appointment with your doctor for any kind of associated hip pain that you might experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Pain in the Lower Back<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pain in the lower back can be one of the first signs and symptoms of sacroiliitis or other chronic health conditions that are associated with it, such as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis<\/a>. It can also commonly happen after an accident that causes damage to the spine, which can also be another common cause of sacroiliac inflammation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience any pain in your lower back at all, take a closer look at things like the routine you\u2019ve been following and the posture you\u2019ve been keeping to; also consider the level of exercise and strain you\u2019re putting on the lower back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If any of these could be the cause of associated pain, then scale down and make adaptations \u2013 they can aggravate many conditions including sacroiliac inflammation and arthritis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See your doctor if symptoms persist after this. Tests to establish the cause of the pain and discomfort in the back are likely, and sometimes it might not be the spine at all but can also point to a variety of other conditions such as kidney-related conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Pain and Discomfort in the Legs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pain and discomfort in the legs can signal a variety of different health conditions, and when it\u2019s combined with some of the symptoms mentioned on this list then it could be likely that it\u2019s inflammation of the sacroiliac joint causing it \u2013 but there are many other conditions that could be causing the same symptom, and it\u2019s vital to make a doctor\u2019s appointment for this reason. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience tingling sensations or pain in the legs, consider any other symptoms that might surround what\u2019s happening and note these to your doctor. This symptom can sometimes point to other conditions such as issues with circulation<\/a>, trapped nerves (sometimes due to joint inflammation and other times not) or it can point to circulatory issues because of other health conditions like diabetes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When after a recent joint injury or accident, damage to the nerves or trapped nerves could also be a potential cause behind the symptom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Numbness in the Legs or Feet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0Numbness <\/a>in the legs or feet should always be taken as a serious symptom, and should always warrant a doctor\u2019s appointment \u2013 especially if the symptom persists for a long period of time. If this happens to you, note the associated symptoms down on a list (whether they might indicate inflammation of the sacroiliac joint) and make an immediate doctor\u2019s appointment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also want to take note of what you were doing when the symptom occurred: If it\u2019s due to diet, then it could very well be a symptom that indicates diabetes \u2013 but if it happens together with increased urination, then it could point to conditions like diabetes or inflammation of the spine, which could cause pressure on the bladder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s always important to mention a thorough list of associated symptoms to your doctor in order to make sure the diagnosis is correct. If it\u2019s sacroiliac joint inflammation, it\u2019s usually easy to treat with medication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Immune System Flare-Ups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sacroiliitis is a condition causing serious inflammation of the sacroiliac joint, and it\u2019s not uncommon for other types of inflammation or infection to accompany it at the same time. If you have an existing infection or inflammation in the body, it could be the root cause behind sacroiliac joint inflammation (or can help to aggravate the condition if you already have it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lowered immune system<\/a> often goes along with joint inflammation, and during periods of lowered immunity it\u2019s likely that you\u2019re going to get sick more often \u2013 and this can be the difference between picking up this season\u2019s flu or not.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this, you can often boost your immune system by changing your diet, and by adding supplements to your routine which add to your basic diet from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience repeated bouts of low immunity, see your doctor \u2013 there are many chronic immunity-compromising conditions which can be behind this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Related Inflammatory Bowel Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many inflammatory bowel conditions which can be considered a potential cause of sacroiliitis, and if you experience symptoms of stomach upsets together with repeated episodes of pain in the back and hips coupled with joint inflammation, it could all be pointing towards sacroiliac joint inflammation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people often miss sacroiliac joint inflammation as a potentially related condition with inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn\u2019s disease<\/a>, and this is why it\u2019s important to mention symptoms of both to your doctor.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inflammatory bowel conditions often have to be treated with careful (and sometimes drastic) adaptations to diet in order to avoid the presence of condition flare-ups, and any potential triggers for sacroiliac inflammation should also be removed from your life, routine and diet in order to reduce added strain on the joints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best course of action is an appointment with your doctor, who will likely run tests and refer you in the direction of a relevant dietary specialist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Inflammation in the Body<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Infection <\/a>and inflammation elsewhere in the body can be one of the most common triggers for sacroiliac joint inflammation, and it\u2019s almost surely the cause if you\u2019re experiencing related symptoms of inflammation (or have a condition like arthritis) and you start to experience serious and chronic hip pain.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience any type of chronic pain in your hips (or any general signs of a lowered immunity), you should make an appointment with your doctor. Repeated infections that don\u2019t seem related at all could easily make their way through the body and result in other<\/em> infections such as sacroiliac joint inflammation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is usually easy to treat depending on the potential cause, though infections might need to be treated with an additional course of antibiotics to rid the body of the underlying infection. Sacroiliac joint inflammation is treated separately with other treatment options like anti-inflammatory medication and NSAIDs for pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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