Ankylosing spondylitis – What are its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options
A rare form of arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis is a condition that is often identified by stiffness and pain in the spine. Also known as Bechterew’s disease, the condition starts in the lower back. It can progress to the neck and go on to damage various other joints in the body. While ankylosis is a term used for fused bones, spondylitis refers to inflammation in the vertebrae or the spinal bones.