A espondilite anquilosante é uma condição inflamatória crónica que afeta principalmente a coluna vertebral e as articulações sacroilíacas. Quando os doentes apresentam dor e rigidez, um protocolo estruturado de primeira linha visa o controlo mensurável dos sintomas em 2 a 4 semanas, equilibrando estratégias farmacológicas e não farmacológicas.
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.
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