Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects approximately 30,000 to 60,000 children in the United States. This type of arthritis often causes redness, swelling, and pain in the joints and may also limit mobility of the affected joints. Although the exact causes of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis are not known, scientists believe the disease may be related to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Treatment for the condition generally involves physical therapy, medication, and exercise.
(Click Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis for a full-length article on this condition, including statistics on how common the disease is and information on how it can be diagnosed. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
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