Symptoms of SPONDYLITIS, ANKYLOSING
Most cases, especially early on, only have back or neck pain and stiffness. These episodes tend to be recurrent. As the disease progresses, increasing stiffness of the spine is noted. There is increased pain. The joints of the arms and legs, especially the shoulders and hips, may become stiff, painful and with a decrease range of motion. Muscle stiffness, fatigue, weight loss and inflammation of the iris (colored part of the eye) may occur.
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