{"id":7221,"date":"2024-08-29T09:39:16","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T09:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauryaayurveda.com\/?p=7221"},"modified":"2024-08-29T10:12:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T10:12:26","slug":"8-ayurvedic-treatment-of-ankylosing-spondylitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauryaayurveda.com\/ar\/8-ayurvedic-treatment-of-ankylosing-spondylitis\/","title":{"rendered":"THE 8 EFFICACIOUS AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS OF ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS IN KERALA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankylosing spondylitis is a kind of arthritis wherein the spine ligaments and joints undergo inflammation. Additionally, it\u2019s an autoimmune disorder and\u00a0 could impact peripheral joints such as the hips, ankles, and knees.The word ankylosis means to fuse together.Men are more prone to this disease.Twenty to forty is the age group,that is\u00a0 mostly affected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Ayurveda this condition can be correlated to \u2018ASTHI MAJJAGATHAVATA\u2019 where in ASTHI and VAYU have ashraya ashrayee relation(mutually dependant).Few symptoms of ASTHI MAJJAGATA VATA are:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SYMPTOMS<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhedo asthi parvani: Feels like breaking of joints and bones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sandhi Shoola: Joint piercing pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mamsa bala kshaya: Muscle tissue diminution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aswapna: Sleeplessness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santata Ruja: continuous\u00a0 pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe low back pain: may radiate after first being localized.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbness can develop from excruciating lower back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diminished power: can develop from excruciating lower back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OTHER SYMPTOMS:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain that is typically worsening at night when you&#8217;re sleeping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morning stiffness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Rigid and erect spine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to back pain ,the patient acquires a stooped posture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of weight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The joints between the ribs and spine are impacted, making it difficult to take deep breaths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Weakness, fever, and anemia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild inflammation of the eyes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harm to organs, including the heart, lungs, or eyes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rashes on the skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digestive disorders (such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn&#8217;s disease).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X-RAY and MRI both help the physician to understand the joint changes and disease progression. i.e. ,X RAY pelvis AP view shows Sacro-iliac sclerosis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LABORATORY TESTS:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human leukocyte antigen B27(HLA-B27):Ankylosing spondylitis patients usually have the HLA-B27 gene variation. The HLA-B27 antigen, a protein present on the surface of white blood cells, is produced by the body as a result of this gene variation. People with the HLA-B27 gene variation can be identified with the use of blood testing for this antigen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate: ESR\u00a0 is usually high for these patients. <\/span>Red blood cells that settle more quickly than usual are a sign of body\u2019s inflammation.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C Reactive Protein: It\u2019s also a marker of inflammation in the body. CRP levels will\u00a0 also be elevated in Ankylosing Spondylitis patients.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MANAGEMENT OF ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS IN MAURYA AYURVEDA<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In MAURYA AYURVEDA our eminent physicians\u00a0 provide integrated therapeutic measures, that includes ayurveda, physiotherapy and naturopathy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS\u00a0 in our hospital includes,\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INTERNAL MEDICATION<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amruthotharam kashayam tab<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaddaranam kashayam tab<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punarvanadi kashayam tab<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yogaraja guggulu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vasulax<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rasna shundyadi kashayam<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EXTERNAL TREATMENT<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PODI KIZHI:<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7189\" src=\"https:\/\/mauryaayurveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/KIZHI-SMA-1.jpeg\" alt=\"ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS\" width=\"417\" height=\"250\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common Ayurvedic treatment called Podi <a href=\"https:\/\/mauryaayurveda.com\/ar\/kizhi-therapy-ayurveda-sudation-therapy-maurya\/\">khizi<\/a>, or Choorna Swedam, is wrapping warm herbal powders in cloth bundles and massaging\u00a0 them all over the body. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps to improve circulation,<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduction of inflammation,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain relief, <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes detoxification <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alleviates musculoskeletal disorders, arthritis etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> KOLAKULATHATHADI CHOORNAM is used for\u00a0 this kizhi.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEPAM: <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7227\" src=\"https:\/\/mauryaayurveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/LEPAM-1-262x300.webp\" alt=\"ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS\" width=\"304\" height=\"348\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lepam is a topical treatment that applies a paste made of medicinal herbs to the afflicted area. The selection of the herbal powder and the paste-making medium is based on the specific condition of each individual.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps to reduce swelling and pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> RASNADI LEEPAM(POOCH) is commonly used in our centre.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DHARA:\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7228\" src=\"https:\/\/mauryaayurveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/KASHAYA-DHARA-2.jpeg\" alt=\"ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS\" width=\"412\" height=\"184\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mauryaayurveda.com\/ar\/%d8%af%d8%a7%d8%b1%d8%a7-%d8%b9%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%ac-%d8%ae%d8%a7%d8%b5-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%8a%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%81%d9%8a%d8%af%d8%a7\/\">Dhara<\/a> is an Ayurvedic treatment in which a stream of warm, medicinal liquid is continuously poured over to the body. Oil, buttermilk, milk, or herbal concoctions can be used as the liquid. The course of treatment typically consists of seven to fourteen days of 60 minute sessions. Kashaya dhara and dhanyamla dhara are usually given in this condition. For kashaya dhara DASHAMOOLA kashayam is normally used. This primarily improves,<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory function.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides a calming and soothing effect.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NASYAM:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7229 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mauryaayurveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/nasyam-300x245.jpg\" alt=\"ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS\" width=\"300\" height=\"245\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mauryaayurveda.com\/ar\/nasya-karma-erhine-therapy-nose-ayurveda-maurya\/\">\u0646\u0627\u0633\u064a\u0627\u0645<\/a> is a therapeutic practice in which medicines are administered through the nostrils.Usually ksheera bala taila or anutaila is used here.It helps in <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress reduction <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0625\u0632\u0627\u0644\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0645\u0648\u0645<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NADI SWEDAM: <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7230\" src=\"https:\/\/mauryaayurveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NADI-SWEDA-300x134.jpg\" alt=\"ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS\" width=\"453\" height=\"202\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nadi sweda is a special type of Swedana process in which a special tool called a Nadi sweda yantra is used to apply steam over the entire body or a specific portion of the body in order to promote sweating.In the nadi swedana yantra, herbs combined with water are heated to produce steam. The instrument&#8217;s tube allows the steam to travel through once it is produced. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps to relieve pain and oedema.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It reduces muscle and joint stiffness, softens the body. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves blood circulation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GREEVA VASTHI: <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7231 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mauryaayurveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GREEVA-VASTHI.jpeg\" alt=\"ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/mauryaayurveda.com\/ar\/vasti-ayurvedic-enema-panchakarma-maurya\/\">Vasti<\/a>&#8221; meaning &#8220;that which holds,&#8221; and &#8220;Greeva&#8221; meaning cervical (neck) region. Through the use of black gram flour to form a wall, the prescribed therapeutic oil (made warm)is kept in the cervical region for a predetermined amount of time during the Greeva Vasti treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves blood flow to the area of the neck<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces stiffness in the neck<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lubricates the joints of the cervical vertebrae.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relieves pain in the upper limbs, shoulders, and neck<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lessens the cervical region&#8217;s edema<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lessens the pain that radiates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alleviates the upper limb numbness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boost the neck region&#8217;s muscle strength<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ELA KIZHI:\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7233 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mauryaayurveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/elakizhi-1-300x188.png\" alt=\"ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS\" width=\"357\" height=\"224\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ela<a href=\"https:\/\/mauryaayurveda.com\/ar\/kizhi-therapy-ayurveda-sudation-therapy-maurya\/\"> kizhi<\/a>(patra potali sweda) or potali massage, is an Ayurvedic treatment in which the body is massaged using a cloth bag stuffed with medicinal herbs. &#8220;Use of leaf bolus&#8221; is what the name Ela kizhi signifies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aids in strengthening muscle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relieves aching joints and muscles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces stiffness and discomfort in the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases the flow of blood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PICHU: <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7234 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mauryaayurveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PICHU.jpeg\" alt=\"ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS\" width=\"335\" height=\"215\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pichu involves covering the diseased area with a lengthy, thick layer of cotton wool that has been soaked in warm medicinal oil. To keep it warm and healing, the oil is changed on a regular basis. This treatment is regarded as one of the best for treating conditions of the head and spine. It\u2019s very effective in spondylitis conditions by <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing stiffness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain over the affected area.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Normally murivenna or kottamchukkadi taila(by anaylising the condition of patient) is used.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PHYSICAL THERAPY IN ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.POSTURE TRAINING:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps to attain a upright posture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing spinal deformities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.SPINAL MOBILITY EXERCISES:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exercise emphasises on spinal extension and rotation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.STRENGTHENING EXERCISES:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthening exercises for back and core muscles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.LOW IMPACT AEROBIC EXERCISES: <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7238 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mauryaayurveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/JOGGING-2-1-300x248.webp\" alt=\"ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS\" width=\"300\" height=\"248\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercises like aerobics, cycling, jogging in a place etc helps in improving the mobility of the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.STRETCHING EXERCISES:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves flexibility, improves blood circulation to the concerned area and increases the range of motion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.MANUAL THERAPY:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Techniques like soft tissue mobilization ,joint mobilization etc are\u00a0 done here.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which helps to reduce muscle tension, modulate pain, decrease soft tissue inflammation and stiffness, increases joint mobility etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7..EDUCATION AND SELF MANAGEMENT:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educating patients in self managing the symptoms and helps them attain\u00a0 a quality life.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIET SUGGESTIONS FROM OUR EXPERTISE DOCTORS:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Patient is advised to\u00a0 follow this diet regimen during the course of treatment:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink plenty of water ie, about(2.5 L-3L).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take vegetables in boiled form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot kanji can be taken.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THINGS TO BE AVOIDED<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk and milk products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold food and pickles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits, dry fruits and nuts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bakery products, fast food, fried and oily items.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fermented foods like idli, dosa, appam(kerala cuisine).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non veg items like meat, fish, egg <\/span>(if necessary mutton can be consumed in curry form).<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strenuous activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ankylosing spondylitis is a kind of arthritis wherein the spine ligaments and joints undergo inflammation. Additionally, it\u2019s an autoimmune disorder and\u00a0 could impact peripheral joints such as the hips, ankles, and knees.The word ankylosis means to fuse together.Men are more prone to this disease.Twenty to forty is the age group,that is\u00a0 mostly affected. 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