Ankylosing Spondylitis & Systemic Involvement – Dr. Ashish Badika, Arthritis & Rheumatology Center
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is not limited to the involvement of only the spine/joints. There are chances that a person with AS might also have involvement of other organs like lungs, gut, heart, eyes, kidneys, etc. It is not necessary that every person having Ankylosing Spondylitis will face some complications or comorbidities. Some of the complications […]
Ankylosing Spondylitis & Pain Killers – Dr. Ashish Badika, Arthritis & Rheumatology Center
Pain killers also called as NSAID’s (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) are anchor drugs in the treatment of pain of patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis. NSAID’s are some of the oldest and most widely used medications for controlling pain and inflammation and are widely used as a first-line treatment for AS. While NSAIDs work quickly on pain, their […]
Ankylosing Spondylitis Advanced Treatments – Dr. Ashish Badika – Arthritis & Rheumatology Center, Indore
Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis is aimed at relieving pain and stiffness, reducing inflammation, preventing the condition from progressing, and helping you with your daily activities. Local injections of corticosteroids are helpful for symptomatic sacroiliitis, peripheral enthesitis, and arthritis. Other drugs, including methotrexate & Sulfasalazine, may be useful for treating AS. Tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα) blockers […]
Ankylosing Spondylitis Is it Treatable – Dr. Ashish Badika- Arthritis & Rheumatology Center, Indore
With the advancements in science, Ankylosing Spondylitis is no more considered an untreatable disease. Although there is no permanent cure for Ankylosing Spondylitis, but with proper treatment, spinal deformities and other complications can be prevented or delayed. The ultimate objective of treatment for ankylosing spondylitis is not only reduction of pain and stiffness but protecting […]
Ankylosing Spondylitis Diagnosis – Dr. Ashish Badika, Arthritis & Rheumatology Center, Indore
Ankylosing spondylitis is a disease that causes inflammation in the spine and other joints of the body, causing symptoms of pain and stiffness in the waist and hips. Ankylosing spondylitis can also cause many problems in other parts of the body also. Although symptoms usually begin lower in the spine, many people begin to experience […]
Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms – Dr. Ashish Badika, Arthritis & Rheumatology Center, Indore
Ankylosing Spondylitis is a form of arthritis that affects your spine and causes stiffness, pain, and inflammation. Its diagnosis is often missed since it shares many symptoms with other conditions. The symptoms of this disease can be chronic back pain, stiffness in the lower spine, and tenderness in the lower back. Patients often report pain […]