If you have this inflammatory disease, you may be wondering what treatments for ankylosing spondylitis are available and whether anything you can do can improve your condition. While there is no cure for ankylosing spondylitis, treatments can minimize symptoms and even slow the progression of the disease.

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7af90-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7af90-0-0"><span data-text="true">Inflammation is one of the many ways the body knows how to protect itself. When something becomes inflamed it turns red, swollen, hot, and painful. These signs mean that white blood cells are trying to get rid of harmful invaders in the body. You can think of it as a response to infection. This increases blood flow to the affected area, causing redness and warmth. While it can be painful, it is not always painful. If an exterior wound looks inflamed you should seek immediate treatment. Wounds act as a doorway to infection as it allows foreign invaders into areas they would not otherwise have access to.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6qpba-0-0"><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="6qpba-0-0"><span data-text="true">Sometimes the body's defense mechanism triggers inflammation when there are no foreign bodies to fight off</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="6qpba-1-0"><span data-text="true">. This is what happens with autoimmune diseases such as arthritis. Arthritis is a general term for inflammation of the joints. It is not connected with fighting infection. </span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="6qpba-2-0"><span data-text="true">This chronic inflammation is </span></span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="6qpba-3-0"><span data-text="true">extremely</span></span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="6qpba-4-0"><span data-text="true"> painful and causes joint stiffness, pain, and loss of function in the joints</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="6qpba-5-0"><span data-text="true">.</span></span></div>
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Ailments

An "ailment" is a general term for minor to moderate physical illnesses, diseases, and disorders. In Facty Health, many different diagnoses fall under the ailment category. For example, acid reflux, eye disorders, skin problems, and GI problems, are considered an ailment.

In this category, you can discover natural home remedies for common symptoms. You will find that there is probably a miracle ingredient hiding in your pantry right now. Learn what foods to stay away from and which foods can help ease certain conditions. You can even learn to spot the early warning signs of some of the more severe diseases. Expect to find detailed and interesting information about the types of ailments, their symptoms, causes, and treatments.

If you have questions about a specific ailment or you just have a general curiosity for medicine, this would be a good place to start.

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