Patient's question:
Knees, wrists, shoulders - even on rainy days, the pain is unbearable when going down stairs. After checking at the hospital, it was diagnosed as this disease, ankylosing spondylitis. Is this disease treatable? What kind of help do you need: Is ankylosing spondylitis treatable?Doctor's answer:
Spondylitis is a chronic inflammation of the spine, characterized by inflammation at the sacroiliac joints and spinal attachment points. The recurrence is strongly associated with the human leukocyte antigen (HLA-B27). It primarily occurs in young and middle-aged adults, with a higher prevalence in males, presenting as localized stiffness and pain. Laboratory tests show elevated platelets, increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and decreased C-reactive protein (CRP), often accompanied by anemia. Treatment involves promoting blood circulation, nourishing nerves, and appropriate physical therapy and functional exercises.