Creator: Your.MD
Published: 2016-01-01

Conditions
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*   [Ankylosing spondylitis](#ankylosing-spondylitis)
*   [Shooting pain down back of leg](#sciatica)

Ankylosing spondylitis
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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of chronic (long-term) arthritis that affects parts of the spine, including bones, muscles and ligaments.

  

#### Symptoms of this condition may include:

*   Back stiffness
*   Lower back pain
*   Buttock pain
*   Unusually tired
*   Swelling in many joints

Our Health A-Z contains more information on [**Ankylosing spondylitis**](/condition/ankylosing-spondylitis/#symptoms).

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Shooting pain down back of leg
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Sciatica is the name given to any sort of pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve.

  

#### Symptoms of this condition may include:

*   Shooting pain down back of leg
*   Leg pain
*   Lower back pain
*   Buttock pain
*   Back stiffness

Our Health A-Z contains more information on [**Shooting pain down back of leg**](/condition/sciatica/#symptoms).

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