Patient's question:
Ankylosing spondylitis, I have been taking medication for a long time. At first, for two or three days, my whole waist felt very comfortable and relaxed, and I could sleep through the night without any lower back pain. What is this disease? What kind of help do you need: What is ankylosing spondylitis?Doctor's answer:
Ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune disease similar to rheumatoid arthritis. Currently, there is no cure for this condition, and treatment can only slow its progression. In mild cases, it may cause lower back pain, discomfort, and joint stiffness. As the disease progresses, it can lead to severe spinal deformities, including kyphosis and cervical kyphosis, making it impossible to stand on one's head. People may have to hunch forward with their heads lowered. Additionally, it can cause hip and knee joint stiffness, preventing bending and stretching movements, requiring joint replacement to stabilize the function.