+Ankylosing Spondylitis, which is common among young men
A patient who fell while riding a bicycle did not get better over time, so he visited the Thomas Hospital. After treatment, he was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis.
+Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Typical symptoms include hip pain, swelling of the knees, ankles, and toes, osteoarthritis, and uveitis.
The most common symptom is hip pain called inflammatory lower back pain.
It appears in the relatively young age of 20 to 40 and appears gradually over 3 months.
It is accompanied by stiffness, which is particularly painful and stiff in the morning.
Not all patients diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis will have a bamboo-stiff spine.
If detected and treated early, daily life is often easy, so there is no need to be shocked by the word ankylosing spondylitis and become sensitive.
+Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Medication: There is no medication that can cure ankylosing spondylitis. However, when medication is performed together with exercise therapy, there is a clear symptom improvement effect. Therefore, there are no major problems in normal life through continuous treatment.
+Exercise Therapy
It is the primary method for maintaining patient flexibility and preventing spinal deformity. Perform exercises and stretch regularly to keep your lower back flexible. Strengthening exercise of the lower back and neck can help maintain proper posture and reduce stiffness.
+ Prevention of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Although the onset of ankylosing spondylitis cannot be prevented, early diagnosis and early treatment can alleviate the ankylosing skeletal deformity after the onset.