JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC ARTHRITIS
Juvenile arthritis (JA) is arthritis that happens in children. It causes joint swelling, pain, stiffness, and loss of motion. It can affect any joint, but is more common in the knees, hands, and feet. In some cases it can affect internal organs as well.The most common type of JA that children get is juvenile idiopathic arthritis. There are several other forms of arthritis affecting children.
One early sign of JA may be limping in the morning. Symptoms can come and go. Some children have just one or two flare-ups. Others have symptoms that never go away. JA can cause growth problems and eye inflammation in some children.
JA can be hard to diagnose. Your health care provider may do a physical exam, lab tests, and x-rays. Diagnose can be do through Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) , Joint Aspiration (Arthrocentesis) , Rheumatoid Factor.
A team of providers usually treats JA. Medicines and physical therapy can help maintain movement and reduce swelling and pain. They may also help prevent and treat complications.
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