Anemia and Low Body Mass Index in Axial Spondyloarthritis: Results from ChinaSpA, the Chinese Spondyloarthritis Registry.

Hailong LiQingyang LiXinwang DuanShangzhu ZhangYanhong WangJian XuQin LiLijun WuZhenbiao WuMin YangShengyun LiuJinmei SuMengtao LiXiaofeng ZengXiang Gao

Published in: Rheumatology and therapy (2024)

All-cause anemia and low BMI are prevalent complications in patients with axSpA, exhibiting a significant correlation with elevated inflammation status and functional impairment. The simultaneous occurrence of anemia and low BMI particularly exacerbates clinical outcomes, emphasizing the critical role of comprehensive nutritional assessment and management in the therapeutic strategy for axSpA.

Keyphrases

body mass index
chronic kidney disease
iron deficiency
weight gain
ankylosing spondylitis
oxidative stress
disease activity
risk assessment
physical activity
rheumatoid arthritis