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Suffering From Joint Pain. Positive Result For HLA-B27 Allele. What Are The Treatments Required?
Hi,
My brother is suffering from joint pain, we consulted the doctor and go through a lot of test in one test we got HLA-B27 Allele Present (Positive).
Can you please tell me what we should do to overcome this problem.
Doctor had suggested to take t sazo 1000mg
waiting for your reply.
My brother is suffering from joint pain, we consulted the doctor and go through a lot of test in one test we got HLA-B27 Allele Present (Positive).
Can you please tell me what we should do to overcome this problem.
Doctor had suggested to take t sazo 1000mg
waiting for your reply.
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Hello,
I have studied your case with diligence.
HLA-B27 (Positive) means he is having ankylosing spondylitis.
Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased you have such stiffness in spine?
Yes continue sazo
You may need proper exercises and lifestyle modifications to avoid progressive stiffnes of AS.
Continue medication and physiotherapy.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
I have studied your case with diligence.
HLA-B27 (Positive) means he is having ankylosing spondylitis.
Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased you have such stiffness in spine?
Yes continue sazo
You may need proper exercises and lifestyle modifications to avoid progressive stiffnes of AS.
Continue medication and physiotherapy.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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