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 is ankylosing spondylitis treated?Doctor's answer:
What you mentioned earlier should be ankylosing spondylitis. This disease is generally related to intergenerational inheritance, as it is a disease influenced by genetics. Generally, it is possible to be normal when young, but the disease will gradually progress, restricting movement, and in the final stage, it may be necessary to be completely bedridden. Early treatment tends to be more effective, and the treatment plan is complex. Therefore, biologic agents can be considered.