What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Condition analysis:
Ankylosing Spondylitis is a form of progressive arthritis due to chronic inflammation of the joints in the spine. Its name comes from the Greek words "ankylos," meaning stiffening of a joint, and "spondylo," meaning vertebra. Spondylitis refers to inflammation of the spine or one or more of the adjacent structures of the vertebrae.

Ankylosing spondylitis belongs to a group of disorders called seronegative spondyloarthropathies. Seronegative means an individual has tested negative for an autoantibody called rheumatoid factor. The spondyloarthropathies are a family of similar diseases that usually cause joint and spine inflammation. Other well-established syndromes in this group include psoriatic arthritis, the arthritis of inflammatory bowel disease, chronic reactive arthritis, and enthesitis-related idiopathic juvenile arthritis.

Although these disorders have similarities, they also have features that distinguish them from one another. The hallmark of ankylosing spondylitis is "sacroiliitis," or inflammation of the sacroiliac (SI) joints, where the spine joins the pelvis.

In some people, ankylosing spondylitis can affect joints outside of the spine, like the shoulders, ribs, hips, knees, and feet. It can also affect entheses, which are sites where the tendons and ligaments attach to the bones. It is possible that it can affect other organs, such as the eyes, bowel, and-more rarely-the heart and lungs.

Although many people with ankylosing spondylitis have mild episodes of back pain that come and go, others have severe, ongoing pain accompanied by loss of flexibility of the spine. In the most severe cases, long-term inflammation leads to calcification that causes two or more bones of the spine to fuse. Fusion can also stiffen the rib cage, resulting in restricted lung capacity and function.

Instructions:
Wild Yam: It is a plant that has many herbal uses. It is absorbed in the body and produces steroid hormones like estrogen and testosterone precursors. The active ingredient in Wild Yam is Diosgenin. This herb is used for treating ankylosing spondylitis due to its hormone rich effects on the body. These hormones are essential for bone healing and strengthen the bones. They are required as steroid hormones have enhancing effects on mineral deposition on the bone surface making it strong. It can also be used in osteoporosis treatment.

Wild Yam is rich in steroids. Steroids have always been known for anti-inflammatory uses. They can reduce inflammation and block the progression of diseases. It has been reported to be effective for osteoporosis. It increases body energy and reduces the effect of illness.

It is also beneficial for sexual dysfunction as it provides the estrogen and testosterone to the body. Ankylosis can paralyse you and disturb work. This herb can help you in fighting disease symptoms.