Can Ankylosing Spondylitis Be Cured?

1. Ankylosing spondylitis is currently incurable in medicine.

2. Ankylosing spondylitis is a rheumatic immune disease, characterized as a progressive and irreversible chronic condition. When patients discover they have ankylosing spondylitis, they may experience persistent pain in their spine, pelvis, and joints of the extremities.

3. Most individuals with ankylosing spondylitis feel quite uncomfortable but can still lead normal lives. When symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis are not severe, they can be alleviated through increased exercise. Pain relievers may also be used, and functional exercises can be performed on the spine. As the disease progresses to the middle stage, hip joint cartilage may become damaged and fused, leading to joint dysfunction. It is crucial to find the correct treatment method promptly. In the later stages of ankylosing spondylitis, surgical treatment may be the only option, and generally, disease progression may cease after age 45.

4. Ankylosing spondylitis cannot be completely cured, and most medical treatments can only provide relief. Symptoms suspected of being ankylosing spondylitis should be promptly examined by a hospital for early detection and treatment.