How to treat ankylosing spondylitis?

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The psychology of a normal person is generally like this: when he learns that he is ill, the most urgent thing he wants to know is the method of treatment. Especially ankylosing spondylitis, which is harmful to human body. How to treat ankylosing spondylitis? Let's talk about it

How to treat ankylosing spondylitis?

Physical therapy is good for all kinds of chronic diseases, especially for as. It can keep the physiological curvature of spine and prevent deformity. Maintain the range of motion of thorax and normal respiratory function. Maintain bone density and strength, prevent osteoporosis and limb disuse muscle atrophy. Patients can take appropriate exercise mode and amount according to their own situation. If the new pain lasts for more than 2 hours and can not be recovered, it indicates excessive exercise, should be appropriate to reduce the amount of exercise or adjust the way of exercise.

Physical therapy generally can be used in hyperthermia, such as hot water bath, water bath or shower, mineral spring bath, etc., to increase local blood circulation, relax muscles, reduce pain, help joint activity, maintain normal function, and prevent deformity.

Sulfasalazine (SSZ) is an azo complex of 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) and sulfasalazine (SP). It has been used in the treatment of as since 1980s. The main side effects were gastrointestinal symptoms, rash, hemogram and liver function changes, but they were rare. Blood picture and liver and kidney function should be checked regularly during medication.

matters needing attention

It is necessary to avoid heavy load to aggravate the disease. Avoid holding a position for a long time. If you want to sit for a long time, you should get up for at least ten minutes every hour. Do not use the back restraint (it will reduce the activity) to worsen the spondylitis. Avoid pillows and soft beds during sleep. It's best to lie flat and keep your back upright when you sleep.