Ankylosing Spondylitis

2018-02-07 03:20:36
Is this condition curable? If yes, how? Also, are my prescribed medicines okay? Please suggest what needs to be done.
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AS is not curable. Although by medications it can be kept at low activity level. Medications range form DMARD to Biologics.
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Share your reports and Xray.
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Physiotherapy especially spine and chest is very important.

Answered2018-02-07 06:07:40

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Tk physiotherapy treatment and stretching exercises of spine. Avoid toward bending

Answered2018-02-07 05:53:46

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Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily. Avoid bending in front. Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall. Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times. Bhujang Asana -- Lie flat on your stomach, keeping the palms out, bend the neck backward, take a deep breath and while holding it for 6 seconds, raise the chest up. Release breath and relax your body. Repeat the exercise 15 times twice daily. Core Strengthening Exercises- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.

Answered2018-02-07 04:03:06

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Do regular exercises for neck trice a day...  
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consult to physiotherapist
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take electrotherapy and moist hot pack

Answered2018-02-07 03:36:03

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