Why low back pain in young males should be considered seriously?
Low back pain can have many causes but a low back pain in young males with early morning increase in pain with stiffness is suggestive of Ankylosing spondylitis(AS)/Spondyloarthritis or HLA B 27 related disease. This is most commonly mistreated as posture related back pain.
What are others symptoms of AS?
Chest pain , red eyes or uveitis, knee swelling, shoulder, neck pain and buttock pain can also be present.
What happens if its untreated?
Untreated AS can lead to stiffness in body and change in posture with forward stooping. It can also lead to hip joint damage and fixed deformities with restricted neck movement.
Why should one meet a Rheumatologist?
Treatment of AS has been revolutionized with the introduction of special injections called biologicals.
These are injections like insulin which can be self administered and can be prescribed only by a Rheumatologist.
Exercises plays an important part in the treatment of AS.
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