Ankylosing spondylitis
Moderateहिंदी: बच्चों में रीढ़ की गठिया · தமிழ்: குழந்தைகளில் முதுகெலும்பு வலி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮಕ್ಕಳಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆನ್ನೆಲುಬು ರೋಗ · తెలుగు: పిల్లలలో వెన్నెముక వ్యాధి · বাংলা: শিশুদের মেরুদণ্ডের রোগ · मराठी: मुलांमध्ये मणक्याचा रोग · ગુજરાતી: બાળકોમાં કરોડનો રોગ
About this condition
Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine, more common in young men. It causes chronic back pain and stiffness that improves with movement but worsens with rest. Early diagnosis and treatment with anti-inflammatory medications and regular exercise prevent spinal fusion and maintain flexibility.
Common symptoms
back painmorning stiffness lasting over 30 minutesimproves with exerciselower back painbuttock painreduced spine flexibility
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When to see a doctor: within a week
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Ankylosing spondylitis?
back pain, morning stiffness lasting over 30 minutes, improves with exercise, lower back pain, buttock pain, reduced spine flexibility.
When should I see a doctor?
within a week
Is Ankylosing spondylitis common in India?
Ankylosing spondylitis is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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