Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis causes prolonged joint inflammation in children younger than 16. This eMedTV article provides an overview of this condition, including information about its symptoms and how they are treated.
Cases of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis may be classified as pauciarticular, polyarticular, or systemic. This eMedTV Web page discusses the three types of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and explains what makes them different from each other.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, the cause or causes of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis are not known. This article explains how the condition is an autoimmune disease and describes the factors believed to play a role in causing it.
Common signs and symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis include joint swelling, pain, and stiffness. This eMedTV segment talks more about the possible symptoms of this disease and also discusses their progression.
This eMedTV Web page describes the steps involved in diagnosing juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, which may include certain blood tests, a physical exam, and x-rays. This article also explains why the disease can be so difficult to diagnose.
Medications, exercise, and physical therapy are some possible treatments for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page explores these treatment options in detail, including examples of drugs used to treat the condition.
This eMedTV resource offers tips for parents of children dealing with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, such as encouraging the child to exercise during symptom-free periods. This article also explains how the child's teacher can lend support.
