Imagine your spine growing as stiff as a bamboo, that is what people living with Ankylosing Spondylitis experience if they do not get the right treatment. Ankylosing Spondylitis or AS for short, is a type
Back pain is one of those common occurrences that most of us would have experienced it at least once in our lifetime. According to the National Medical Care Statistics (NMCS), approximately 12% of the Malaysian
Key Messages Arthritis affects children and can do so seriously and with devastating effects in some children. However, many do get better. Malaysia is plagued by various types of treatment, traditional and non-traditional which have
Rheumatologists are specialist physicians who have had extra training to become experts in diagnosing and treating arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. The rheumatologist will work closely with you, your GP and other specialists, to find
A Definition Of Terms The terms ‘arthritis’ and ‘rheumatism’ encompass a range of painful musculoskeletal conditions. This article provides a brief overview of the definitions of arthritis and rheumatism. What is Arthritis? The term arthritis