Table 2.
Self-reported comorbid conditions among ankylosing spondylitis patients commencing biological therapy (n = 198).
| Condition | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal disease | 62 (31.3) |
| Hypertension | 51 (25.8) |
| Eye disorder | 32 (16.1) |
| Hypercholesterolaemia | 31 (15.6) |
| Depression | 28 (14.1) |
| Anaemia or other blood disorder | 28 (14.1) |
| Lung disease | 21 (10.6) |
| Neurological disorder | 18 (9.0) |
| Osteoporosis | 17 (8.6) |
| Alcohol and drug | 13 (6.6) |
| Other heart disease | 13 (6.5) |
| Liver disease | 7 (3.5) |
| Thyroid disorder | 7 (3.5) |
| Diabetes Mellitus | 7 (3.5) |
| Cerebrovascular accident | 5 (2.5) |
| Kidney disease | 4 (2.0) |
| Angina | 4 (2.0) |
| Mental illness other than depression | 4 (2.0) |
| Tuberculosis | 2 (1.0) |