علاج الخط الأول لالتهاب الفقار اللاصق: السيطرة على آلام الظهر وتيبّس العمود الفقري

References

DOI: 10.1136/ard-2022-223296

Patients suffering from pain and stiffness should use an NSAID as first-line drug treatment up to the maximum dose, taking risks and benefits into account.

For patients who respond well to NSAIDs, continuous use is preferred if needed to control symptoms.

Patients should be educated about axSpA and encouraged to exercise on a regular basis and stop smoking; physiotherapy should be considered.

By suppressing inflammation, NSAIDs often suffice in keeping disease activity and symptoms under control.