There is no clear evidence that ankylosing spondylitis causes hernias.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic joint inflammation that primarily involves the spine and sacroiliac joints and is a type of seronegative spondyloarthropathy. Hernia, including abdominal hernia, umbilical hernia, incisional hernia, etc., refers to organs or tissues leaving their normal anatomical position through weaknesses or defects formed by acquired or congenital causes, and for the time being, no direct link has been found between the occurrence of hernia and ankylosing spondylitis.
In the case of abdominal hernias, for example, extra-abdominal hernias may be caused by increased intra-abdominal pressure due to pregnancy, weight lifting, dry heaves, constipation, etc., while intra-abdominal hernias can be caused by injuries, necrosis, surgical adhesions, violent impacts on the abdominal wall, and overloading of the body.
Patients with ankylosing spondylitis and hernia can go to the rheumatology and immunology department, general surgery department and other related departments of regular hospitals for detailed consultation.