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Ankylosing spondylitis (pronounced ank-kih-low-sing spon-dill-eye-tiss) or AS causes inflammation, or swelling, of the spine and the joints connecting the lower spine to the pelvis.

Ankylosing spondylitis can cause stiffness, aching, and pain around the spine. Over time, inflammation of the spine can lead to fusion of the vertebrae, which can make it difficult or impossible to move and can increase the risk of bone fractures. Sometimes other areas of the body—such as the eyes, lungs, heart, kidneys, shoulders, knees, and ankles—may also be affected.

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Additional information on Ankylosing spondylitis is available to you through the following organizations:

• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
  niams.nih.gov

• Spondylitis Association of America
  spondylitis.org

• MedLine Plus – Ankylosing Spondylitis
  nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ankylosingspondylitis.html

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