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MusculoskeletalModerate
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Rheumatology · Musculoskeletal
Moderate
Severity
Uncommon — affects about 0.1-1.4% of the population depending on ethnicity
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Rheumatology
Specialist
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💊Treatment Options
- 1NSAIDs are typically the first line of treatment to reduce pain and inflammation
- 2with biologic agents such as TNF inhibitors used for moderate to severe cases that don't respond adequately. Physical therapy and regular stretching exercises are crucial to maintain spinal mobility and posture
- 3and surgery is rarely needed for severe joint damage.
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