Increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease in ankylosing spondylitis compared to psoriasis

Key Points

• Inflammatory bowel disease risk is notably higher in ankylosing spondylitis than in psoriasis.
• Ankylosing spondylitis is linked to a greater burden of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
• The analysis indicates a stronger association of inflammatory bowel disease with ankylosing spondylitis across populations.
• This finding highlights the need for further studies on the relationship between these conditions.