Patient's question:
Sitting hurts, standing hurts, lying down hurts. I have been suffering from ankylosing spondylitis for two years, but I don't know what this disease is. What kind of help do I need: What is ankylosing spondylitis?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described and the questions you provided, ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a disease characterized by inflammation of the sacroiliac joints and spinal attachment points as its main symptoms. It is strongly associated with HLA-B27. Early diagnosis and early treatment of ankylosing spondylitis are crucial to control inflammation, reduce or alleviate symptoms, maintain normal posture and optimal functional position, and prevent deformity. It is recommended to seek systematic treatment in the rheumatology department of a Class III-A hospital.