What to do if spondylitis is serious

Spondylitis is a common clinical disease. This disease is classified into many types. Different types have different symptoms and different effects on the human body. However, clinically, most cases of spondylitis will directly affect people's lives and actions, and in severe cases may endanger other parts of the body and induce many complications. Therefore, we must take the problem of spondylitis seriously and choose the treatment method that suits us best. The symptoms of spondylitis are quite obvious and the treatment mainly focuses on treating the disease with the right medicine. However, the choice of treatment method should also be determined based on the severity of the current disease. Do not treat it blindly.

1. Control AS treatment

The purpose is to control inflammation, reduce or relieve symptoms, maintain normal posture and optimal functional position, and prevent deformity. To achieve the above goals, the key lies in early diagnosis and early treatment, and the adoption of comprehensive measures for treatment, including educating patients and their families, physical therapy, physiotherapy, drugs and surgical treatment.

2. Physical therapy

It is beneficial for various chronic diseases, and is even more important for AS. It can maintain the physiological curvature of the spine and prevent deformity. Maintain chest mobility and maintain normal respiratory function. Maintain bone density and strength, prevent osteoporosis and limb disuse muscle atrophy, etc. Patients can adopt appropriate exercise methods and amounts according to their personal circumstances. If the new pain persists for more than 2 hours and cannot be recovered, it indicates excessive exercise and the amount of exercise should be appropriately reduced or the exercise method should be adjusted.

3. Physical therapy

Generally, heat therapy can be used, such as hot water bath, basin bath or shower, mineral hot spring bath, etc., to increase local blood circulation, relax muscles, relieve pain, facilitate joint movement, maintain normal function and prevent deformity.

4. Drug treatment

(1) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and stiffness and muscle spasm relieving effects. Side effects include gastrointestinal reactions, kidney damage, prolonged bleeding time, etc. Pregnant and lactating women should pay special attention.

(2) Sulfasalazine SSZ is an azo compound of 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) and sulfapyridine (SP) and has been used to treat AS since the 1980s. The main side effects are gastrointestinal symptoms, rash, changes in blood count and liver function, but they are rare. It is advisable to check blood count and liver and kidney function regularly during medication.