A. A. Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects the spine. Ankylosing spondylitis symptoms include pain and stiffness from the neck down to the lower back.The spine 's bones (vertebrae) may grow or fuse together, resulting in a rigid spine.. A. Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects the spine. Ankylosing spondylitis symptoms include pain and stiffness from the neck down to the lower back.
Medical Conditions. Peeling and breaking of the fingernails can be caused by a fungal infection of the nails. Less commonly, brittle nails are due to other nail or skin conditions, such as psoriasis. Sometimes, brittle nails are a sign of a general medical condition, such as thyroid disease or diabetes.
1 The nails on most of my fingers have seperated from the nailbed(onycholosis?) Dr. said he doesnt know but it isnt a skin problem/fungus so what is it? Dr. Glynis Ablon Dr. Ablon. First was the nail: cut, masserated and put on culture plate to rule out fungus or candida?