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:
If after careful examination it is determined to be ankylosing spondylitis, this condition is closely related to the body itself. It is caused by rheumatic, rheumatoid, or autoimmune diseases leading to these symptoms. In this case, it is important to pay attention to adjusting one's living state, avoid overwork and fatigue, and do not smoke. Additionally, one can consider taking oral autoimmune-regulating medications for treatment, which should gradually improve over time.