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Ankylosing spondylitis is an disease that, over time, can cause a number of the tiny bones in your spine (vertebrae) to fuse. This fusing makes the spine less flexible and may end in a hunched-forward posture. If ribs are affected, it are often difficult to breathe deeply. Ankylosing spondylitis affects men more often than women. Signs and symptoms typically begin in early adulthood.
Inflammation can also occur in other parts of your body — most ordinarily, your eyes. There is no cure for Marie-Strumpell disease , but treatments can lessen your symptoms and possibly slow progression of the disease.Early signs and symptoms of Marie-Strumpell disease might include pain and stiffness in your lower back and hips, especially within the morning and after periods of inactivity. Neck pain and fatigue are also common. Over time, symptoms might worsen, improve or stop at irregular intervals. Ankylosing spondylitis has no known specific cause, though genetic factors seem to be involved. especially , people that have a
gene called HLA-B27 are at a greatly increased risk of developing Marie-Strumpell disease . However, just some people with the
gene develop the condition.In severe Marie-Strumpell disease , new bone forms as a part of the body's plan to heal. This new bone gradually bridges the gap between vertebrae and eventually fuses sections of vertebrae. Those parts of your spine become stiff and inflexible. Fusion also can stiffen your skeletal structure , restricting your
lung capacity and performance .
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