Can ankylosing spondylitis heal itself?

Ankylosing spondylitis generally can not self-healing.

First, ankylosing spondylitis has the characteristics of autoimmunity, which means that the body's immune system is abnormal, and it continues to attack its own tissues. This autoimmune disorder is difficult to return to normal by itself, which also leads to the disease difficult to self-heal.

Secondly, ankylosing spondylitis can cause chronic inflammation, bone destruction and ankylosing deformity of the spinal column and other axial joints. These pathological changes are progressive and irreversible, and will not stop and reverse by themselves.

Moreover, symptoms of the disease such as low back pain and morning stiffness often persist and may gradually worsen, and it is difficult to alleviate or disappear without standardized treatment.

Finally, if not treated, ankylosing spondylitis may also cause extra-articular manifestations, such as eye inflammation, cardiovascular disease, etc., seriously affecting the quality of life and health of patients, and it is impossible to self-heal.

In summary, ankylosing spondylitis usually does not self-heal. Patients should seek medical treatment in time for standardized treatment and management to control the disease progression and improve the quality of life.