Antardhwani - A support Group for Ankylosing Spondylitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis patients.

Autoimmune diseases are no longer limited to older adults, they are now increasingly affecting young Indians. Conditions such as seropositive rheumatoid arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis are being diagnosed earlier, raising concerns about long-term health and quality of life. Key Reasons Behind the Rise 1. Lifestyle Changes Immune balance is increasingly under threat due to our sedentary lifestyles, long working hours and general lack of physical activity. Factors such as these have significantly upped the risk factors associated with ankylosing spondylitis. 2. Dietary Habits Process foods and increased sugary intake can affect your gut health which is crucial for your immune system. 3. Genetic & Environmental Triggers Genetic factors and ankylosing spondylitis genetic risk play a significant role in the development of ankylosing spondylitis . However, exposure to pollution and environmental toxins appears to be hastening the onset of symptoms. 4. Stress & Mental Health St...

With Ankylosing Spondylitis, many people face challenging days of stiffness and pain. As Ankylosing Spondylitis symptoms such as morning stiffness with back pain interfere with daily activities, a solid treatment plan is in order. While medications are crucial to treatment, physical therapy for ankylosing spondylitis and increased activity levels play important long-term roles. Why Physiotherapy Matters Maintaining mobility, improving posture, and preventing disability are common goals of physiotherapy. Maintaining greater spinal mobility, in particular, can help to prevent serious complications for people with ankylosing spondylitis . Key Benefits Reduces stiffness and improves flexibility Helps manage pain alongside medications Prevents posture-related complications Supports better breathing and movement Does Movement Help? Exercise is one of the most powerful things you can do to control the symptoms of arthritis , by keeping the joints as active as possible, helping to strengthen ...

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is often associated with older age, but a growing number of young adults are being diagnosed with this chronic autoimmune condition. Despite decades of research, the exact cause of RA is still not fully understood. What experts do know is that RA develops due to a complex interaction of genetic, immune, hormonal, environmental, and lifestyle-related factors – many of which can begin influencing the body years before symptoms appear. Autoimmune Dysfunction Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the synovium, the lining of the joints. This leads to chronic inflammation, pain, and progressive joint damage that may begin silently in young adults. Genetic Predisposition Certain genetic variations increase susceptibility to RA, especially in individuals with a family history of autoimmune diseases. Genetics alone do not cause RA but significantly raise risk when combined with external triggers. Environmental Tr...