Ankylosing Spondylitis is a gradually progressing, chronic illness that is very often neglected or overlooked during the early stages.[1] You may have unwittingly experienced early signs of Ankylosing Spondylitis without ever relating it to the disease; or you may be one of the lucky few who have had professional help and a proper diagnosis early on.
Early signs of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Pain which is:[1]
- Persistent
- Located deep in the lower back (usually on both sides) or buttock
- Worsens with rest and improves with activity
- Different from muscular pains which generally improves with rest and worsens with activity
Affected body parts are neck, spine and pelvis.
Sometimes eyes, bowel and lungs are also affected[2]
AS/FTF/IN2011102420/10/11/2020
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