Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic systemic inflammatory condition that primarily affects the spine and sometimes extends to other joints. It can lead to fusion of the vertebrae. It’s thought to be an autoimmune disease which means there may be dietary changes that can positively affect it. Because it is systemic, it can affect other parts of the body, such as the heart and lungs. It can even affect the uvea which is a layer of the eye. This can turn into uveitis which is pain and redness of the eye, and sometimes blurred vision.

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