A healthy lifestyle is essential for managing ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a type of arthritis that affects the spine. Many people with AS may also need medication to reduce inflammation and prevent spinal fusion.
In this video, learn about medication options that can help relieve AS symptoms and help prevent complications, according to Anca D. Askanase, MD, MPH, Rheumatologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Dr. Askanase is a Rheumatologist specializing in lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, and vasculitis at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
References
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. (2020). Ankylosing spondylitis.
Yu, D. T., et al. (2022). Treatment of axial spondyloarthritis (ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis) in adults. UpToDate.
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