How to treat Ankylosing Spondylitis

#howto #treat #ankylosingspondylitis Queries: ankylosing spondylitis ankylosing spondylitis symptoms ankylosing spondylitis treatment Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a long-term condition in which the spine and other areas of the body become inflamed. AS tends to first develop in teenagers and young adults. It's also around 2 times more common in men than in women. The symptoms of AS can vary, but usually involve: back pain and stiffness pain and swelling in other parts of the body – caused by inflammation of the joints (arthritis) and inflammation where a tendon joins a bone (enthesitis) extreme tiredness (fatigue) These symptoms tend to develop gradually, usually over several months or years, and may come and go over time. In some people, the condition gets better with time, but for others, it can get slowly worse. You should see your GP if you have persistent symptoms of AS. If your GP thinks you may have the condition, they should refer you to a specialist in conditions affecting muscles and joints (rheumatologist) for further tests and any necessary treatment. Further tests may include blood tests and imaging tests.