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Ankylosing Spondylitis
My Father has been diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis. He has gone through many medication including ayurvedic since the diagnostic. But the condition is getting worse as the body is getting more stiffer and movement and flexibility
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Dr. Palukuri Nagendra
Orthopedist
12 yrs exp
Guntur
Unfortunately the disease is not curable. But the disease can be controlled with medications to a certain extent. Regarding spine, the patient has to be examined. There are various drugs that can control the disease, including biological agents like infliximab. But these need to be administered under the care of a rheumatologist.
Next Steps
take patient to a spine specialist and a rheumatologist. find out if he is a suitable candidate for medication and if needed Surgery.
Health Tips
don't get any massages done. they can lead to fractures.
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