Question 1

what is spondilitis?

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Spinal inflammation: Spondylitis is a generic term for spine infl;ammation.  It tends to be inherited.  Major forms of spondylitis can be associated with specific genes, primarily b27, but also b40.  Psoriatic arthritis can also cause spondylitis. Sacroiliitis is usually the first manifestation of "spondylitis.".

Question 2

how to detect if one is suffering from spondilitis?

Accepted Answer

Many things!: Visible inflammation, synovitis or dactylitis; an elevated crp; a positive family history; genetic testing for the appropriate hla types.  Do you have sacroilac or lumbar spine pain; have you had iritis or uveitis? Then put it all together.

Question 3

if spondilitis is not treated properly, what can happen?

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A fracture.: If your referring to spondylolysis, if not treated properly, can lead to slippage of the vertebra, which can have many implications.

Question 4

whats ankylosing spondilitis?

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Let us try to help: Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that can cause some of the vertebrae in your spine to fuse together. This fusing makes the spine less flexible and can result in a hunched-forward posture. A severe case of ankylosing spondylitis can make it impossible for you to lift your head high enough to see forward.

Question 5

what is ankylosing spondilitis?

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Form of arthritis: Form of inflammatory arthritis that causes fusion of sacroiliac joints and vertebrae, starting at base and working towards head.

Question 6

cervical spondilitis
how to cure ?

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Cure for spondylosis: Cure per se is not possible once you have it. You can halt it and manage the pain. A pain specialist can help with procedures that can relieve pain. If too severe, you may even need surgery in the future. Avoid looking down for prolonged periods, aviod jerky movements. avoid watching TV while lying down, reading while seated etc. Regular exercises will help relieve the muscular spasms that usually

Question 7

what can be used for ankolising spondilitis?

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Need Rheumatologist: For correct treatment and supervision, a rheumatologist would be the best to direct your care with the use of various medications to keep symptoms in check and an exercise program and posture training to avoid becoming fused in a brnt over posture.

Question 8

why excerise if you have ankylosing spondilitis?

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LUBRICATE YOURSELF.: As stiffens the spine, causes discitis (inflammation of the disc), peripheral tendinitis, and most commonly sacroiilitis.  Also, the ribs at their vertebral attachments can inflame and ankylose.  Exercise will minimize the effects of the  disease, in combination with appropriate medication. Plus, you will psychologically feel less ill, and help control weight!  most patients can be remitted.

Question 9

do you know someone who has ankylosing spondilitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I have a number of patients with the disorder.

Question 10

what can i do to help deal with ankylosing spondilitis?

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See a doctor: There are a few medications called disease modifying therapies (medications that halt or reverse the progression of disease) find a rheumatologist to get on a treatment regimen. Other medications like tylenol, (acetaminophen) aleive, percocet, ect, will just temporarily mask the pain and the disease will progress. Physical therapy may help as well.

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