Does ankylosing spondylitis cause anxiety?
On One Hand: Complications of Ankylosing SpondylitisAnkylosing spondylitis is an arthritis affecting the spaces between vertebrae in the spinal column and joints between the spine and pelvis. Mayo Clinic notes that ankylosing spondylitis can cause stiffening and fusion of the spinal bones, making it difficult to walk. It might spread to the rib bones and cause stiffening or fusion, limiting expansion of the lungs. It might also cause inflammation of the eye (uveitis) and heart problems.On the Other: Generalized Anxiety as a Diagnosed DisorderAccording to Mayo Clinic, there are criteria that control the diagnosis of anxiety as a temporary state of worry versus an ongoing disorder. Those criteria include excessive worry about events or activities every day for six months, inability to stop worrying, anxiety that interferes with normal activities and such symptoms as muscle tension. Mayo Clinic cites gastroesophageal reflux, heart disease, hypothyroidism and menopause as physical conditio
