Bechterew's disease: symptoms
The spine is the most vulnerable part of our body. We can say that he is responsible for the state of all organs of our body. Diseases or curvature of the spine lead to diseases of the internal organs. That is why beautiful posture is a pledge not only of appearance, but also of the internal state.
What is Bechterov's disease
In medical terminology, Bekhterev's disease is also called ankylosing spondylitis. This disease, in which the spine and joints are in a constant inflamed condition, and there is a reduction in joints between the vertebrae, which leads to a decrease in the mobility of the spine. The disease is chronic and most men are exposed to it from 15 to 35 years old. In women, too, the disease proceeds in a different way and in a softer form.
Causes of the disease
The causes of Bechterew's disease are not known exactly. It is believed that this disease occurs because of the aggressiveness of immunity in relation to "your body."Roughly speaking, immunity identifies our body as an alien, and begins to attack it. Most often, people with a disease that are genetically predisposed to it are those who carry the HLA-B27 gene. Bekhterev's disease "attacks" the joints of the spine and sacrum, joints, and also on the joints of the costal-vertebral region. There may be inflammation in the joints of the limbs and the attachment of tendons. There is also a change in bone tissues and changes in the inflammatory character in the synovial membrane of the joints.
Symptoms of
The appearance of pain in the cervical or lumbar regions, often confused with osteochondrosis. But actually it is not. Here are some symptoms of the disease.
Symptoms of joint damage:
- Here the main symptom is sakroileitis, or inflammation of the joints of the sacral department. The pain is very strong and gives to the buttocks.
- Inflammation of the joints of the limbs, in particular the shoulder and hip joints.
- Sometimes there is inflammation of the joints of the feet and brushes.
Symptoms of spinal cord injury:
- The most important symptom of the disease is the stiff lumbar spine and pain in it. In this case, pain most often appears at night, increases by morning and lasts for 2 hours after awakening. After doing physical exercises or taking a hot shower, the pain subsides and eventually passes with everything.
- The transition of inflammatory processes smoothly to the upper parts of the spine. There are also stiffness and pain.
- The next symptom of Bechterew's disease is a change in the appearance of the spinal column. At the same time, the natural bends of the spine "erase" and the appearance of kyphosis of the pathological form. This is a visible symptom, according to which it is almost always possible to establish the presence of a disease.
- Appearance of painful tension of the dorsal muscles.
- Ossification of intervertebral discs, fusion of vertebral joints with the formation of so-called intervertebral "bridges", which leads to the progression of the immobility of the spinal column.
Other symptoms of
In addition to the main articular symptoms in most cases, inflammation occurs:
- of the eye tissue.
- of the Aorta.
- Hearts.
- The lower part of the urinary tract.
- Kidney.
- Light.
Prevention of disease .
As we have said, Bekhterev's disease occurs in people with a genetic predisposition to it. They push the body to develop a trauma of the musculoskeletal system, stress, sexually transmitted infections, and intestinal infections. Therefore, it is worthwhile to worry about your safety in advance and follow certain rules:
- Often wash your hands, not only before meals, but also thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables and beat them with boiling water.
- Do not eat stale food.
- Do not overwork, do not stay in the cold for a long time and make sure that your feet do not get wet.
- Do not lead a sexually promiscuous life.
- If you have a sex or intestinal infection, visit a doctor immediately, and do not self-medicate.
That's all the recommendations for the disease Bechterew. Be healthy!
