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Suffering with ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.
I am suffering with severe pain at neck back pain,back & side muscles pain during sleeping at night since last 18 months due to ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS as decided by Dr. Sanjeeb Kakoti,Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, Assam. So, you are requested to kindly advice me to take best treatment at the top 5 best hospitals in India.
With Kind Regards,
Mr GIBIND SAHU,
Silapathar, PIN-787059,
Dhemaji District, Assam
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Ankylosing spondylitis or arthritis of the spine is an autoimmune disease in which there is degenerative changes of spinal joints which eventually leads to joint fusion and loss of spinal mobility. It ascends from lower spine upwards progressively. The disease activity subsides over a period of time leaving with loss of spinal mobility. An immunologist or a rheumatologist in your locality will be the best option as it needs a long term management with regular follow-ups. Physiotherapy and therapeutic exercises will help in maintaining spinal mobility and strength. It's also effective in pain management and reducing local inflammation. Stress and malnourishment contributes to aggravation of symptoms.
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As unmanaged condition erodes joint surfaces aggressively, seek medical management without delay.
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Warm baths and hot fomentation can be done as a home management of pain and spasm.
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