Ankylosing Spondylitis - Symptoms, Causes and Prevention

Summary about Ankylosing Spondylitis in Urdu

یہ ریڑھ کی ہڈی کو متاثر کرنے والی بیماری ہے جس کی علامات میں درد اور گردن کے پٹھوں کا کھچائو شامل ہیں۔ سانس میں دقت اور ریڑھ کی لچک کم ہونے کی علامات بھی ظاہر ہو سکتی ہیں۔

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Summary about Ankylosing Spondylitis in English

Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that over time can cause vertebral fusion in the spine. This fusion makes the spine less flexible and can lead to a curved posture forward. When the ribs are touched, it can be difficult to breathe deeply. Ankylosing spondylitis affects men more than women. Signs and symptoms usually begin in early adulthood. Inflammation can also occur in other parts of the body, most often in the eyes. Ankylosing spondylitis cannot be cured, but treatments can reduce their symptoms and possibly delay the progression of the disease. It is a type of arthritis which especially affects the spine. Mostly men at their teen age get attack by this disease.

Causes:

Its actual causing reason is still unknown. But it is hypothesized that some genes like HLA-B27 may be responsible for developing this disease.

Symptoms:

It generally showed the following types of symptoms

  • Stiffness and pain in the neck region
  • Pain moving from neck to down body

Treatment:

The proper management treatment for this disease is involved following ways

  • Physical and occupational therapy
  • Special exercise
  • Medication
  • Replacement surgery

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