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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes chronic spine inflammation. AS also is an autoimmune disease, a condition in which the immune system malfunctions and attacks healthy tissues in and around the joints. It often starts in the lower back. AS also causes sacroiliitis—inflammation of the […]
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Ankylosing spondylitis flare-up: Symptoms and management
Symptoms of an AS flare-up can include fatigue, back stiffness, fever, depression, and joint pain. To treat an AS flare-up, a person can try medication, gentle exercise, and heat or cold therapy. They can also use a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) machine. A person living with AS may experience […]