Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Ankylosing spondylitis

Group of arthritis which have been categorised as sero-negative spondyloarthropathies with predominantly spinal involvement and negative rheumatoid factor.


Facts about Ankylosing spondylitis



1) Ankylosing spondylitis affects one in 250 people with a greater incidence among males than females
2) It is more common in Caucasians than orientals .


Causes of Ankylosing spondylitis



1) Inheritance is autosomal dominant
2) Genito-urinary or bowel infections act as trigger in genetically predisposed individuals


Symptoms of Ankylosing spondylitis



1) Disease usually begins as vague low back pain ,especially after rest
2) Fever
3) Easy fatigability
4) Loss of weight
5) Mild anemia
6) Photophobia


Investigations for Ankylosing spondylitis



1) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate ( E.S.R)
2) HLA B27 is positive ( human leucocyte antigen )
3) X-ray studies


Treatment / Home remedies for Ankylosing spondylitis



1) Vigorous programmes of exercise to prevent immobilization and ankylosis of the joints
2) Breathing exercises
3) Diet – diet rich in whole foods, vegetables and fiber, low in sugar, meat, refined carbohydrates and saturated fat is protective against Ankylosing spondylitis.
4) Dietary fats – fatty acids are precursors of inflammatory prostaglandin, omega – fatty acids are useful*
5) Dietary antioxidants should be preferred in the form of fresh fruits and vegetables
6) Vit-E*
7) Vit-C*
8) Pantothenic acid*
9) Niacinamide*
10) Turmeric-Indian spice
11) Ginger
12) Physiotherapy
13) Steam bath


Ayurveda approach for Ankylosing spondylitis



Ayurveda is perhaps the most ancient text in the world which defines this disease and its difference from other types of arthritis. Ayurveda is the first science in the history of medicines to describe extra articular symptoms in this disease.
The treatment runs a long course, but ultimately controls the disease without any complication and unwanted effects. Treatment consists of strict diet regime, medicines and special type of exercise.So, ayurvedic treatment is strongly recommended in this disease.


Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919422309088 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.

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Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919850053462 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.