Ankylosing Spondylosis

Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease, which after some time, may result in the fusion of some vertebrae in the spine resulting in a hunched-forward posture. According to research, the prevalence of Ankylosing spondylitis varies individually from across the world, with up to 2% of the world's population suffering from it. Ankylosing spondylitis is more common in men than in women. Symptoms Of Ankylosing Spondylitis Early signs and symptoms include serious pain and stiffness of the hips and lower back, usually occurring in the morning or after a long time of inactivity. Other symptoms are fatigue and neck pain. Causes Of Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors are still left out of the loop on the actual cause of Ankylosing spondylitis, although some studies link its cause to genetic factors. Most especially, people with the genetic group HLA-B27 are at a higher risk of having Ankylosing spondylitis. However, not everyone with the gene develops the condition. Risk Factors For Ankylosing Spondylitis Sex: Men have a higher risk of developing Ankylosing spondylitis than women. Age: The condition often occurs in early adulthood. Heredity: Most Ankylosing spondylitis patient has the HLA-B27 gene. Treatment Of Ankylosing Spondylitis The main reason Ankylosing spondylitis is treated is to relieve the patient of the pain and other complications. Patients are, however, advised to treat the condition early before it affects the joints. If the condition becomes severe, medical steps such as surgery and therapeutic attention might need to be taken. Going beyond in the holistic approach Louise Hay, Motivational leader and empowerment coach who has done pathbreaking work in supporting HIV/AIDS patients and their families, has said that, “Illness however mild or severe is an indicator of your emotional state, caused by your thoughts and focus.” According to her, the main cause of Ankylosing Spondylitis is: The inability to flow with the support of life. Fear and trying to hold on to old ideas. Not trusting life. Lack of integrity. No courage of convictions. One of the ways of healing this is through saying or writing affirmations. Her affirmation for healing Ankylosing Spondylitis is: I am love. I choose to love and approve of myself. I see others with love. Read less