Ankylosing spondylitis cannot be completely cured. Although it can't be completely cured, it's not so terrible. As long as you insist on reasonable treatment and exercise, you can completely maintain your normal life and work, so patients should have hope and actively treat them.

As the etiology of ankylosing spondylitis is complicated, there is no specific treatment. The purpose of treatment is to control inflammation and relieve symptoms. Prevent rigidity and deformity of spine and hip joint or keep the best functional position; Avoid side effects caused by treatment.

2 General treatment methods of ankylosing spondylitis Patient education

Make patients and their families know the basic knowledge and prognosis of ankylosing spondylitis, and make patients have confidence in treatment.

medical physical exercise

For patients with ankylosing spondylitis, physical exercise is of great significance. Insisting on physical exercise can keep the physiological curvature of the spine and prevent deformity.

drug therapy

generally uses non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, glucocorticoids, slow-acting drugs, etc. It is necessary to insist on taking medicine under the guidance of a doctor.

surgical treatment

patients can consider surgical treatment to save and improve joint function after full conservative treatment fails.

Chinese medicine treatment

Chinese medicine treatment includes acupuncture therapy, medicated bath therapy, dialectical treatment, etc. It needs to be treated under the guidance of professional Chinese medicine.

3 Tips for Relieving Pain

Ankylosing spondylitis often causes pain in joints or other parts of the whole body, which can be relieved with tips.

1. Chestnuts can strengthen tendons and bones. Mashing chestnuts and applying them to the affected area can reduce swelling and relieve pain.

2. Bean food can promote the metabolism of muscles, joints and bones, and soaking black beans in yellow wine can treat joint pain.

3. Taking a hot bath can promote blood circulation throughout the body and help patients to relieve pain.

4 what should be paid attention to during treatment

1. Patients with ankylosing spondylitis should maintain good physiological posture. Sitting posture should ensure that the spine is straight and should not be sedentary. Keep sleeping on a hard bed, with a low pillow or without a pillow.

2. Keeping a good mood and a positive attitude is helpful to the treatment.

3. No smoking and alcohol. Alcohol and tobacco are harmful to health and hinder treatment.