Ankylosing Spondylitis, also known as Bacterew’s disease is spine arthritis that leads to fusion in bones. This inflammatory arthritis is more common in men than in women. In this type of arthritis, large joints and spine are affected the most. A hunched forward posture is a tell-tail sign of ankylosing spondylitis or AS. The vertebrae (spine-bones) undergo inflammation in AS so pain in the back is the main symptom along with the morning stiffness. The stiffness lasts for a few hours in the morning and goes away as the patient becomes active. The new bone formation also occurs in chronic ankylosing spondylitis sometimes. Dr. Sumit Badhwar, an experienced orthopedic doctor in Noida can guide you the best for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis in Noida.
Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Back stiffness (especially in the early morning)
- Back Pain
- Pain in large joints such as shoulders, hips, and knees, etc.
- Hunched back posture due to vertebral inflammation
- Fatigue
Associated symptoms of AS
- Reduced appetite and weight loss
- Low-grade fever
- TA (Tendo Achillis) Pain
- Eye, lung, heart and bowel inflammation
Causes of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Although the exact causes of ankylosing spondylitis remain unknown, it has its link in genetics, the patient of AS has an HLA-B27 gene in them. However not every patient with the HLA-B27 gene doesn’t develop AS.
Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment in Noida
Dr. Badhwar treats patients of ankylosing spondylitis in Noida at his orthopedic clinic so that the symptoms can be treated, as the disease can not be treated fully. The right treatment however leads to relief from pain and stiffness which is the main concern. The treatment options of AS are –
- Medicines – the medicines range from NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) to TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) Inhibitors. DMARDs (Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs) are also given in patients on the chronic stage of the disease.
- Surgery – Surgery is performed only when it is an absolute necessity such as if the patient has developed the bone deformity or the joints are getting fused thereby restricting the movement completely. Surgical options like Osteotomy for spinal alignment and Joint Replacement for smooth joint movement can be performed.
- Physical Therapy – Physical therapy is an essential part of the AS treatment as the stretching and strengthening exercises promote flexibility and strength in the muscles respectively.
- Postural Training along with supportive devices such as postural orthosis is performed so that patient does not develop any spinal deformity and the mild deformities can be corrected.
- Dietary Advice – Some dietary modifications are advised as per the patient’s existing ailments and the stage of the disease. In general and Omega-3 rich diet is advised to the arthritis patients.
If you have any kind of orthopedic problem or you want to get the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis in Noida, then you can come to Dr. Sumit Badhwar’s clinic Bones and Joints clinic, Sector-31, Noida. You can also book an appointment with him here, or you can call us on +919958611221, +91 7428951221