Osteoarthritis (arthritis)
goodtoknow says: Living with arthritis can be a real challenge, but with newer, more efficient treatments now available it doesn't have to stop you doing what you want. Over 9 million people in the UK have arthritis, a term, which includes...
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Ankylosing spondylitis
goodtoknow says: About 1 in 100 people in the UK develop Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). It's a form of arthritis where your spine stiffens. It sometimes affects your knees, ankles and hips. More men get it than women, often in late teens or early twenties. It's not really known what causes it, although it can be hereditary. The lower back pain, often worse in the morning, can spread to your buttocks and thighs. Your back may be bent forward from the stiffness making walking and moving difficult. Although there's no cure for AS, regular exercise, physiotherapy, and anti inflammatory drugs can ease symptoms.
For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of anklyosing spondylitis, read on.
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