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Spondylitis, ankylosing
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Spondylitis, ankylosing
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Degenerative disease of the spine and joints in the lower back
Symptoms may include pain and stiffness of the back and spinal joints and heel or foot pain
Cause unknown but may include an abnormal immune reaction and environmental or hereditary factors
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females but more common in males
Can occur at any age but more common in adolescents and young adults
May be mild to severe and worsen over time
Not life threatening
Treatments
Avoid smoking
Exercise regularly
FOR PAIN
Apply hot or cold packs to the area
Relaxation techniques
Distraction
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
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