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Is spongylitis genetic? my mum suffers with it and i'm constantly having back trouble
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AS: Ankylosing spondylitis does have a genetic component. May want to consider talking to your doc or have your mom talk to her doc to see if they think there is a possible relationship.
Answered 2/13/2015
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