Patient's question:
I am 53 years old. Recently, as I have gotten older, I have been experiencing leg pain. I have previously visited the immunology department, but the effect was not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. How can I treat ankylosing spondylitis?Doctor's answer:
Hello, ankylosing spondylitis is a progressive disease, and its origin point is bilateral sacroiliac joints. The downward spread from the sacroiliac joints often leads to symptoms of hip joint pain; the upward spread causes lumbar stiffness and pain. Ankylosing spondylitis is a distinct disease category. The treatment of ankylosing spondylitis is a comprehensive process. In the past, relying on a single method made it difficult to guarantee results. It is recommended to seek systematic treatment in the rheumatology department or a specialized hospital. Based on the different stages of the disease, targeted anti-inflammatory measures should be taken to block the progression of the condition and protect the spine from being compromised.