Inhoudsopgave
Wat is een spondylitis?
Bij spondylitis heb je een ontsteking aan de gewrichten in je wervelkolom. Tussen je wervels zitten scharnierachtige verbindingen, de facetgewrichten, waardoor je wervelkolom kan buigen en bewegen. Door de ontstekingen vormt zich littekenweefsel tussen de wervels.
Hoe kun je Bechterew vaststellen?
Onderzoek en diagnose Om vast te stellen dat u de ziekte van Bechterew hebt, doet de reumatoloog een lichamelijk onderzoek en bloedonderzoek bij u. Pas in een later stadium kunnen we beschadigde gewrichten op röntgenfoto’s zien.
What is spondylitis and what causes it?
Spondylitis, also referred to as neck arthritis and neck osteoarthritis is a common medical condition that usually develops due to old age. There are some factors that speed the progress of this condition and cause an early onset such as poor body posture, genetic predisposition, and neck injuries.
What is spondylitis (axial spondyloarthritis)?
Spondylitis – also called axial spondyloarthritis, or axSpA for short – is the name given to a family of closely related diseases that primarily affect the spine, neck, and hips (axial skeleton), but can affect other joints and cause additional symptoms as well.
Is spondylitis life threatening?
Spondylitis is not a life-threatening condition, however, it can cause some serious disability if the condition progresses too fast, too far causing nerve damage or damage to the spinal core. Do not hesitate to alert your doctor as soon as you notice any of the previously mentioned signs and symptoms.
How does ankylosing spondylitis affect the vertebrae?
Fused vertebrae can flatten the natural curves of the spine, which causes an inflexible, hunched posture. Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that, over time, can cause some of the bones in the spine (vertebrae) to fuse. This fusing makes the spine less flexible and can result in a hunched posture.
What is the life expectancy of someone with ankylosing spondylitis?
The prognosis for ankylosing spondylitis varies, as some people only experience mild symptoms, while others experience serious symptoms and significant progression. Life expectancy for people with ankylosing spondylitis is the same as that of the general population, except for patients with severe symptoms and complications.
How do you permanently cure ankylosing spondylitis?
Stretching. Stretching helps build flexibility and may reduce pain.
What medications can help with ankylosing spondylitis?
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) NSAIDs are the most commonly used class of medication for the treatment of pain and stiffness associated with spondyloarthritis.
What are the different types of spondylitis?
Ankylosing spondylitis.