Download or read book Ankylosing Spondylitis Cookbook written by Johnson Mayor and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-02 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PREVIEW Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that, over time, can cause some of the small bones in your spine (vertebrae) to fuse. This fusing makes the spine less flexible and can result in a hunched-forward posture. If ribs are affected, it can be difficult to breathe deeply. Ankylosing spondylitis affects men more often than women. Signs and symptoms typically begin in early adulthood. Inflammation also can occur in other parts of your body - most commonly, your eyes. There is no cure for ankylosing spondylitis, but treatments can lessen your symptoms and possibly slow progression of the disease.