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Research Notes on Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory disease with primary symptoms of pain and progressive stiffness. AS causes inflammation at the points where ligaments and tendons attach to bone around a joint. These points consequently calcify, causing pain and lack of functionality at the joints.1
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- Common symptoms are pain around the hips, shoulders, knees and heels.2
- AS may also cause lower back pain and limited spine movement.2
- AS may lead to Cauda Equina Syndrome.
- AS can cause spinal deformities such as kyphosis and lordosis.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ WebMD (via eMedicine): Ankylosing Spondylitis Overview
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Spine Universe: Ankylosing Spondylitis Diagnosis: Description and Diagnoses
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- Last update: Nov. 12, 2009
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- Contributor: KevinB
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- Redirects: AS symptoms, Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis, Symptom of Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Last update: Nov. 12, 2009
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