Ankylosing Spondylitis
AFFECTIVE AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS
Severe pain in the lower back once you wake up? Stiffness/pain in buttocks and shoulders? You may be suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis. Effective and authentic ayurvedic treatment methods can cure and help you lead a healthy life. Continue reading to know more about the disease and our approach to ensure holistic healing.
What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Ankylosing Spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis. It is an inflammatory condition affecting the whole spine joints leading to fused spine vertebrae, stiffness in the lower back, and a forward posture. The pain worsens after a period of inactivity, like sitting for long hours or in the early morning after sleep. Gradually, the inflammation spreads to other parts of the body. We provide treatment for all types of arthritis including Ayurvedic treatment for Rheumatoid arthritis.
Gender, age, and genetic factors
Men are more likely than women to develop ankylosing spondylitis. Symptoms usually occur during early adulthood. People with a specific gene called HLA-B27 are known to have ankylosing spondylitis. Anyhow, the situation is not mandatory that everyone with the gene should suffer from the disease. The risk factor is that we cannot have control over these factors.
What are the symptoms?
- Pain in hip and shoulder joints
- Pain in spine and back of heels
- Rigid spine
- Pain in the rib cage
- Pain the joint between pelvis and spine(base)
Neglecting these symptoms can lead to further complications which may affect your day-to-day life. Consult the best Ayurvedic doctor if you notice any of the above-mentioned difficulties for a while. Experienced medical practitioners at Authentic Ayurveda follow promising, holistic, authentic Ayurveda treatments to relieve you from all the associated difficulties.
Causes
The key causes for ankylosing spondylitis are genetic factors and unhealthy lifestyles like,
- Bad eating habits
- Stressed routine
- Disturbing lifestyle
Complications
Spine Fractures
The spine may become weak making it vulnerable to fractures. It may also lead to problems in controlling bowels, loss of reflex, and sexual problems..
Eye Inflammation
Most people suffering from ankylosing spondylitis have an eye inflammation called uveitis. It is
- Painful
- Causes blurred vision
- Make you sensitive to bright light
Enlarged aorta
Rarely ankylosing spondylitis can lead to the enlarged aorta (the largest artery in the human body). This can cause,
- Change in the shape of the aortic valve
- Blood leaks back
- Heart fails to pump
- You feel tired and experience short of breath
Risk of cancer
Men have a possibility to develop prostate and bone cancer whereas women are likely to develop colon cancer. Both men and women with ankylosing spondylitis may develop blood cancer.
- Painful
- Causes blurred vision
- Make you sensitive to bright light
Diagnosis
Back pain is the most common symptom of the disease. But back pain occurs not only due to ankylosing spondylitis. Hence diagnosis is not very easy. There is no single known test specifically for the disease. For diagnosis, doctors depend on multiple factors like symptoms, blood tests, X-rays, HLA B-27 tests (gene related to the disorder), and physical examinations.
Treatment procedures at Authentic Ayurveda
Ayurveda offers effective therapies for treating ankylosing spondylitis. Ayurveda system of medicine works on the root cause of the disease not just on alleviating symptoms. Authentic ayurveda approach to ankylosing spondylitis is a gradual, long-term one that demands regular and careful follow-up sessions. Panchakarma treatments by virechana and vasti and kativasti, kizhi, and dhara are almost mandatory for ayurveda treatment of ankylosing spondylitis.
Besides Ayurveda treatment, you need to focus on lifestyle correction and follow the diet recommendations. Yoga practices play a vital role to maintain muscle tone.
Drinking warm water, consuming garlic, dried ginger (Saunth), cumin seeds(Jeera), carom seeds (Ajwain), and Heeng are known to alleviate the symptoms. We advise Ankylosing spondylitis patients to consume them on a daily basis to experience a significant pain reduction
Ankylosing Spondylitis, a chronic inflammatory condition primarily affecting the spine and joints, can find holistic relief in Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurvedic treatments for Ankylosing Spondylitis focus on reducing inflammation, alleviating pain, and enhancing mobility through personalized herbal remedies and dietary adjustments. Interestingly, Ayurveda’s principles, which involve restoring balance to the body’s doshas and addressing underlying imbalances, can also be applied to other conditions like back pain, arthritis, eczema, and even psoriasis. For back pain and arthritis, Ayurvedic therapies target the root causes, offering relief through herbal treatments and lifestyle modifications. Ayurvedic treatment for eczema and Ayurvedic treatment for psoriasis seeks to identify and address the underlying imbalances, providing relief through personalized dietary adjustments and herbal remedies. Ayurveda’s comprehensive approach not only manages specific health issues but also contributes to overall well-being, making it a valuable option for individuals dealing with various chronic conditions.
