Today our work demands and our lifestyle habits are taking a toll on our life. At some point in time, some of us experience back pain, moderate or severe. Don’t ignore it may be the sign of spondylitis. An intense form of spondylitis is termed as ankylosing spondylitis or AS for short. Ankylosing spondylitis is a certain form of arthritis. This is a chronic condition and is not caused by one-time physical trauma to the spine. The condition is characterized by swelling or inflammation in the vertebrae, which can affect any joints, eyes, or intestines also. In advanced stages, abnormal growth of bones allows the joints to fuse creating the loss of mobility. There may be inflammation in the knees and ankles too.
Ankylosing spondylitis may develop at any age, in teenage, adulthood it can strike in males as well as females. Persons of Caucasian descent carry a gene type called HLA-B27 which is a potent risk factor
Warning Signs:
- Unexplained pain in the lower back: If you are young say below 50, and experience low back pain for no obvious reasons that are becoming chronic, you need to get evaluated for ankylosing spondylitis. If the pain gets worse after walking or any other movement. Pain is often felt in the sacroiliac joints, where the pelvis and the spine converge.
- Genetic condition: f your blood relation has suffered from ankylosing spondylitis or is suffering still, you may be at risk. If you have pain that is becoming chronic your doctor may suggest a simple x-ray or MRI if required.
- Heal joint or chest pain for no reason: if you are experiencing pain the chest, heal joint or wrists you need to get yourself checked if it seems to be coming back.
- As is a progressive and chronic disease if you are having pain that is moving up your spine and worsening it is important that you see a spine specialist
- If you are taking NSAIDs and get symptomatic relief from the same, the doctors may first give you pain relief medications., and certain medications that target your immune system that make it stronger. These medicines work cytokines which make your immune system stronger.
KIMS is the best spine hospital in Hyderabad. KIMS has the best team of neurologists which comprises Dr. S Mohandas, Dr. Varalakshmi, and other renowned neurologists specializing in spine issues. We have a dedicated spine clinic which looks into the spine-related issues. KIMS offers the best spondylitis treatment in Hyderabad. We vouch that you are in the safe hands of topmost spine specialists in India who offer you the best treatment which is holistic in nature including medications, physical therapy, and counseling to help you overcome spondylitis.