Visible spinal disease is a chronic inflammation disease that affects mainly the spinal column and the hip. Early identification and diagnosis are essential for the effective management and treatment of the disease. While the final diagnosis requires a professional medical assessment and testing, some self-measurement methods can help individuals to identify potential symptoms and prompt them to timely medical treatment. The following are common self-measurement methods and symptoms that require attention:
1. Inflexibility and pain in the morning
Symptoms recognition: A typical feature of AS is the rigidity and pain of the back when you wake up in the morning. This rigidity usually lasts more than 30 minutes and is reduced after the activity. If you often feel stiff back in the morning, especially in the lower back, this could be an early sign for AS.
Self-measurement method: Recording the degree and duration of rigidity and duration of each morning and changes after the event. The persistence of severe morning rigidities should be noted.
2. Lower back pain
Symptoms recognition: AS usually begins with deep pain in the lower back, especially in the area of the hip joint. This pain can increase at night and affect sleep.
Self-measurement method: Assess the extent, intensity and frequency of pain, especially at night and in the morning. Note whether pain is reduced after activity and whether it is accompanied by other symptoms such as fatigue or weight loss.
3. Joint activity test
Spinal flexibility test: AS will lead to a decrease in spinal flexibility. The activity of the spinal column can be assessed through simple tests, such as the Schober test: when standing, the distance from the waist down to 10 centimetres and up to 5 centimetres can be measured and then remeasured in the front. Under normal circumstances, this distance shall be increased by at least 5 cm in the event of a forward reduction.
Pointing distance test: Stand up and push forward as much as possible, touch the ground with your finger and measure the distance between the tip of the finger and the ground. The shorter the distance, the more flexible the spine.
Chest extension test: measure the extent of the chest profile during deep breath. Under normal conditions, the pre- and post-inhalation bras should be greater than 5 cm. Smaller expansions may indicate plethora.
4. Other physical symptoms
Eye symptoms: AS patients may experience acute pre-raiditis, manifested in red eyes, eye pain, fear and blurred vision. If these symptoms occur, immediate medical attention is required.
Fragmentation and all-body symptoms: Persistent fatigue, weight loss and mild fever may be a systematic expression of AS. These symptoms are often ignored, but they may indicate disease activity.
Family history
Genetic factors: Knowledge of the history of AS or other autoimmune diseases in the family. If you have a first-degree relative with AS, your risk of illness may increase.
6. Professional advice
Medical examination: If the self-survey suggests that AS may exist, it should be done in a timely manner. Doctors may conduct detailed medical history inquiries, medical examinations and visual examinations (e.g. X-rays or MRI) to confirm the diagnosis.
Self-measurement can help individuals to identify potential symptoms of high-relationship spina, but is not a substitute for a professional medical diagnosis. If symptoms are detected during the self-testing process, it is recommended that medical treatment be done as soon as possible. Early diagnosis and treatment are important for controlling symptoms, slowing the progress of diseases and improving the quality of life.
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