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Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that can cause Ankylosing spondylitis some of the vertebrae in your spine to fuse together. This fusing makes the spine less flexible and can result in a hunched-forward posture. A severe case of ankylosing spondylitis can make it impossible for you to lift your head high enough to see forward.
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Ankylosing spondylitis affects men more often than women. Signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis typically begin in early adulthood. Inflammation also can occur in other parts of your body — such as your eyes and bowels. There is no cure for ankylosing spondylitis, but treatments can decrease your pain and lessen your symptoms.
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