Your specialist likely ordered an MRI scan and blood tests to get a clearer picture of your condition.

- MRI Scan: This can detect both active inflammation and structural changes in your joints, even when X-rays show normal results. It's particularly useful for diagnosing conditions like axial spondyloarthritis early on Show Full Answer

Your specialist likely ordered an MRI scan and blood tests to get a clearer picture of your condition.

- MRI Scan: This can detect both active inflammation and structural changes in your joints, even when X-rays show normal results. It's particularly useful for diagnosing conditions like axial spondyloarthritis early on.
- Blood Tests: These can measure markers of inflammation, such as erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein levels, and check for the presence of the HLA-B27 gene, which is associated with spondylitis.

These tests help in accurately diagnosing and monitoring the progression of spondylitis.

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