If ankylosing spondylitis is not treated in time, it can affect the normal life and work of the patients when the condition is serious, and even cause disability.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease that mainly involves the spine and peripheral arthritis, ligaments and tendons, due to the different parts of the involvement, the corresponding symptoms are different. It often manifests as low back pain and stiffness. When the disease progresses to an advanced stage, the patient’s entire spine will be involved, the head can not be lifted to look straight ahead, thoracic respiratory restrictions, seriously affecting the patient’s life and work.
In addition, ankylosing spondylitis may be complicated by spinal cord injury, osteoporosis, fractures, and cardiovascular risks. As a result, it is necessary to seek timely medical treatment once there is limitation of movement and pain in multiple joints and bones.
Ankylosing spondylitis patients are advised to go to the rheumatology and immunology departments of regular hospitals for detailed consultation.