"Treatment for Anklyosing Spondylitis - New Options That Can Help"
Ankylosing spondylitis—a chronic and inflammatory arthritis that affects the spine—has no cure as of yet. However, diagnosing AS and beginning treatment is essential. Not only can it relieve the painful and even debilitating symptoms of AS, but it can also help prevent disease progression and deformities. Although medications can help—especially in severe cases of AS—a healthy lifestyle can assist in minimizing inflammation in the body. Jessica Patel, MD, assistant professor of rheumatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, said, “A good regimen with a physical therapist as well as your rheumatologist can really help you ease some of the tensions and pain.”
- Jessica J. Patel, MD, Assistant Professor, Rheumatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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