A 56-year-old man who suffered from chronic back pain for over 30 years due to Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) has found relief after a successful treatment at a Mumbai hospital. Diagnosed with the ...
While there is no cure for ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a treatment regimen that consists of physical therapy and medication can effectively ease a person's symptoms of joint pain, stiffness ...
Ankylosing spondylitis, an inflammatory form of arthritis, primarily impacts the spine, but it can also affect other areas of the body, such as the ribs. According to the Spondylitis Association ...
TNF-blocking agents have proven very effective against ankylosing spondylitis in many patients, but can produce severe adverse effects and are ineffective in 30% of those treated. Researchers in ...
Stage 4 is the final stage of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). At this stage, the condition may cause several complications, such as bone fusion, tenderness, and chest tightness. AS is a progressive ...
Having ankylosing spondylitis means taking time for therapy, medical appointments, and other responsibilities, which can leave little time for self-care. Your self-care plan should involve ...
Several studies have shown that tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-blockers are safe and effective short-term treatments for ankylosing spondylitis. Two open-label extension studies, published in Annals ...
Doctors use a number of different names for ankylosing spondylitis. Each one describes a phase or stage of the disease. As you manage your ankylosing spondylitis, the last thing you need is for ...