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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation in certain parts of the spine. Ankylosing means stiff or rigid. Spondyl means spine. Itis refers to inflammation. The disease causes inflammation of the spine and large joints, resulting in stiffness and pain. The disease may damage the joint between the spine and the hipbone. This is called the sacroiliac joint. It may also cause bony bridges to form between vertebrae in the spine, fusing those bones. Bones in the chest may also fuse.

Barrett esophagus is when the normal cells that line your food pipe (esophagus) turn into abnormal cells not usually found in your esophagus. The abnormal cells take over because the lining of the esophagus has been damaged. The abnormal cells are called specialized columnar cells or intestinal metaplasia.

Abdominal bloating is a common problem, often triggeredTrusted Source by a large meal or a gas-producing food. It can also resultTrusted Source from gut sensitivity due to emotional changes, alterations to the gut microbiome, and various underlying health conditions.

Bruxism is the clenching or grinding of teeth. It's the repeated jaw-muscle activity of the facial or chewing muscles. With bruxism, you grind or clench your teeth, or you may brace or thrust your jawbone (mandible). It's typically not done on purpose.

Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a closed, fluid-filled sac. It works as a cushion and gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. The major bursae (this is the plural of bursa) are located next to the tendons near the large joints, such as in the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by a compression of the median nerve at the wrist and can cause numbness, tingling or pain in the hand and fingers (particularly the thumb, index finger, middle finger and ring finger). It is the most common nerve compression syndrome in the upper extremity (arm) and is caused by compression of the nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel, a space in the wrist where the tendons that allow you to make a fist (flexor tendons) and median nerve travel. This condition is often progressive, meaning it can become worse over time. It can cause increasing numbness and pain, which sometimes can wake individuals from sleep and prevent normal use of the hand.

Celiac disease is a long-term (chronic) digestive problem that hurts your small intestine. It stops your body from taking in nutrients from food. It is different from gluten sensitivity or intolerance. You may have celiac disease if you are allergic to gluten. Gluten is a kind of protein. It is found in wheat, rye, and barley. It is sometimes found in small amounts in mixed oats. When you have celiac disease and you eat foods with gluten, your body has a reaction that is not normal. The part of your body that fights disease (the immune system) starts to hurt your small intestine. It attacks the tiny bumps (villi) that line your small intestine. The villi help your body take in nutrients from food into your blood. Without the villi, your small intestine can�t get enough nutrients, no matter how much food you eat. Celiac disease is genetic. This means it can be passed down from parent to child.