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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.