Ankylosing spondylitis can affect various parts of your body and increase your chances of getting certain conditions.
Ankylosing spondylitis can lead to stiffness and/or pain in your ankles, heels, toes, or the soles of your feet.
Ankylosing spondylitis is known to raise the risk of depression. This is likely because its symptoms impact quality of life.
One type of kidney problem people with ankylosing spondylitis get is secondary renal amyloidosis.
If you have ankylosing spondylitis (AS), you may be more likely to develop another disease or illness.