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This rheumatic disease, which primarily affects the area where the bones of the spine meet, has its first symptoms in people between the ages of 17 and 35, mostly men. It can't be prevented, but it's important to detect it early.
Some time ago we prepared an article in which we focused on Arthritis as the leading cause of permanent disability in Spain, now we want to go deeper into ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic form of arthritis. To begin with, it must be made clear that, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), A chronic pathology is a long-term condition, lasting more than six months and generally progressing slowly. Secondly, we must distinguish between arthritis, which is caused by inflammation, and osteoarthritis, caused by wear and tear. Hence the relationship between rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, since this problem It mainly affects the bones and joints, which become inflamed and swollen at the base of the spine..
La Ankylosing spondylitis is a rheumatic disease which mainly affects the joints of the spine, but also to other areas such as the shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles, causing inflammation. This is why more than 300.000 cases of rheumatoid arthritis have been reported in our country in the last 10 years, according to a study by the Statista data platform, which reflects statistics and data on health and the pharmaceutical industry. Specifically, The first symptoms of spondylitis usually appear between the ages of 17 and 35 and are more common in men. than in women.
Chronic pain and stiffness in the lower back
As we always emphasize when there is a problem or pain, It is important to receive an early diagnosis to try to reduce the consequences and relief is one of the keys to preventing it from getting worse. Back pain can be caused by different problems, and a specialist must examine it to determine the cause.
By focusing on the spine, Dr. Bernardo Mosqueira can determine if your intense pain is caused by a herniated disc, stenosis, or ankylosing spondylitis, among others. The latter being The possible cause is that the patient will report chronic pain and stiffness in the lower part of the spine, the intensity of which is more intense at rest (for example, when sleeping) than when doing physical activity..
Cause and treatment
Back pain may begin midway between the pelvis and spine, but over time it can spread to other parts of the spine, making it more sensitive and causing a forward hunched position. Its exact cause is unknown, but hereditary factors do come into play.. As for treatment, each person will need a specific one depending on their particular case, although in a generic way requires a long-term professional approachIt is worth noting that all types of treatments for ankylosing spondylitis focus on reduce symptoms and prevent it from growing, that is, attacking it in its development, since the disease is not completely curable today. In other words, It is not possible to prevent the disease, but it is important to detect it early..
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