- Ankylosing spondylitis is a condition that affects your spine and can cause Pain and Stiffness at your back.
- Inflammation in the joints between the vertebrae, which are the small bones that make up your backbone. due to this inflammation, these joints can become painful and stiff.
- It’s type of arthritis that primarily targets the joints between your spine and pelvis.
Causes of Ankylosing spondylitis
- Injury or trauma.
- HLA-B27 gene.
- Autoimmune disease: Sometimes immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues in the body.
- Inflammation can cause the spine to fuse with the Vertebrae, leading to stiffness.
- Bacterial infections.
- Chronic Constipation Indigestion.
Symptoms of Ankylosing spondylitis
- Lower back pain.
- Stiffness in back and other joints.
- Loss of flexibility of spine.
- Morning stiffness in ankylosing spondylitis.
- Experience fatigue, which may be caused by inflammation, pain, or poor sleep.
- Reduced mobility of the joints.
- Eye inflammation, known as uveitis or iritis.
- In rare cases, AS can affect the lungs, causing shortness of breath and other respiratory symptoms.
*It’s important to note that not everyone with AS experiences all of these symptoms, and the severity of symptoms can vary from person to person.
Diagnostic tests for Ankylosing spondylitis
- X-rays
- C-reactive protein (CRP)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Computed tomography (CT) scans
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
- Clinical examination: a physical examination to look for signs of inflammation and stiffness in the spine and other affected joints
Treatment option for Ankylosing spondylitis
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): NSAIDs NSAIDs are the first line of treatment for AS, they reduce inflammation and relieve pain. such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac medication.
- Antirheumatic medication: that can slow down or modify the progression of AS such as sulfasalazine and methotrexate.
- Biologics medication: Biologic medications target specific molecules involved in the inflammatory process. such as adalimumab, etanercept, and infliximab, are commonly used biologics for AS.
- Pain Medications: The doctor might prescribe pain relievers like tramadol or opioids for managing severe pain.
- It’s important to visit and consult to rheumatologist or healthcare professional who specializes in treating Ankylosing Spondylitis. Don’t take any medicine without a doctor’s consult.
Ayurveda treatments for Ankylosing spondylitis
- Snehana (oleation), Svedana (sudation) with Mahanarayna oil.
- Triyodashanga Guggulu tablet.
- Aamrtadi Guggulu tablet.
- Rasnasapthat Kwath.
- Punahnarva guggulu tablet
- Sihnad Guggulu tablet.
Commonly questions asked Ankylosing spondylitis Related
Q.1. ICD 10 Code for ankylosing spondylitis?
Ans.- The ICD-10 code for ankylosing spondylitis is M45.
