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- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- SYMPTOMS may include stiffness of the back in the mornings and episodes of
- lower back pain that may spread to the middle back and even up into the neck
- area. If severe, there may also be loss of weight, mild anemia and fatigue.
- CAUSES are by a chronic arthritic disease of the small joint of the spine.
- TREATMENT. No cure at this time. Medication prescribed.
- .Posture exercises and hot packs or bath help. Back brace. Possible surgery.