Updated On: 12 November, 2024 12:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The patient experienced severe back pain that he managed with steroids, leading to harmful side effects like weight gain and osteopenia

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A 56-year-old man who suffered from chronic back pain for over 30 years due to Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) has found relief after a successful treatment at a Mumbai hospital.
Diagnosed with the condition at the age of 35, the patient experienced severe back pain that he managed with steroids, leading to harmful side effects like weight gain and osteopenia. After years of self-medication and loss of hope, the patient sought medical help.