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Ankylosing Spondylitis Introduction

Ankylosing Spondylitis: What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Ankylosing Spondylitis is one kind of arthritis. There are numerous varieties of arthritis. Ankylosing Spondylitis is kind of arthritis which affects spine and mainly lower back spine. There are chances that it can affect various other parts fo body as well.

Structure of Vertebral Collumn
All the spines are interconnected with each [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing Spondylitis: Signs and Symptoms

Ankylosing Spondylitis Pain (Back Pain): Pain is usually at lower back and it starts usually very slowly and increases its intensity day by day. All the movement that mobilize spine usually increases pain and pain is usually worse in the morning.
Ankylosing Spondylitis Stiffness: Stiffness in the morning is also [...]

Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment
Main objectives of treatment are pain control, mobilization and prevent deformities.

Role of Exercise in Ankylosing Spondylitis:
regualr exercise helps reduce pain, prevents stiffness and formation of deformity. Basic exercises helps lot by keeping spine mobile and flexible. Take Physiotherapist advice for the types of exercise.

Role of Medications in Ankylosing Spondylitis:
Anti- Inflammatory Drugs: Are used [...]

Ankylosing Spondylitis FAQs

Frequenly Asked Questions: Ankylosing Spondylitis

What causes Ankylosing Spondylitis?
The answer is already given above, we do not know exact cause of the disease.
What are the most common Ankylosing Spondylitis symptoms?
Back pain, stiffness, involvement of other joints are the most common symptoms.
Is AS a contagious disease?
No, absolutely not.
What are the tests to diagnose Ankylosing Spondylitis?
As such there [...]