E.R. SAGITOVA¹, O.N. KRAVTSOVA²

^1,2Orenburg State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Orenburg, Russia

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Sagitova Elvira Rafkatovna – PhD (medicine), Associate Professor of the Department of Polyclinic Therapy

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 The article describes a case of diagnosis and treatment of an early stage of ankylosing spondylitis in a young man. This disease, which can potentially lead to disability, may manifest in the pathology of peripheral joints, often prevailing over the symptoms of axial damage. Ankylosing spondylitis is characterized by varied clinical symptoms, this, early diagnostics is a valuable prerequisite for timely treatment.

Key words: ankylosing spondylitis, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, amtolmetinguacile, activity, functional disorders.