Childhood Arthritis Facts

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Tip 1 - Juvenile Arthritis (JA)

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lars Morberg | permalink

Juvenile arthritis is the general term for referencing a variety of Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases.
Tags: juvenile arthritis, JA, JRA, JIA, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis

For further reading: http://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/types/juvenile-arthritis/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Learn More About Juvenile Arthritis

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Manikandan Sivashanmugavel | permalink

WebMD discusses juvenile arthritis, including types, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Tags: juvenile arthritis, rash, fever, synovium, idiopathic, still's disease, systemic arthritis, Oligoarthritis, uveitis, iridocyclitis, iritis, eye, pauciarticular, polyarthritis, polyarticular arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, Enthesitis-related arthritis, spondylitis, bone, joint, symptom, rheumatoid factor, antinuclear antibody test, NSAID, DMARD, methotrexate, rheumatrex, TNF, Enbrel, corticosteroid, steroid, child, children, kid

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/diagnosing-juvenile-arthritis ^[2]

Tip 3 - Get the Facts About Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Antu 00f 3nia Barreiros | permalink

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis affects about 250,000 people under the age of 16 in the United States. Learn the types, symptoms and methods of diagnosis.

For further reading: http://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/juvenile-rheumatoid-arthritis.aspx ^[3]

Tip 4 - Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) Treatment & Symptoms

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jill Hacket | permalink

Read about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, JRA) treatment, diagnosis, prognosis, types, and causes. JRA symptoms and signs include joint pain, swollen joints, and rash.

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/juvenile_arthritis/article.htm ^[4]

Tip 5 - RA In Children | Signs & Symptoms of Juvenile Arthritis

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Carlos Harmel | permalink

Get the basics about juvenile arthritis - sometimes called RA. Learn the signs and symptoms, causes and treatment options for children.
Tags: ra in children, signs and symptoms of juvenile arthritis, cause of juvenile arthritis, what is juvenile arthritis, ja, jia, jra, junior arthritis

For further reading: http://www.kidsgetarthritistoo.org/about-ja/the-basics/ ^[5]

Tip 6 - Juvenile Arthritis (JRA): Treatment and Diagnosis Facts

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tina Baungaard - Jensen | permalink

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA or JRA) include fever and joint pain, swelling, and deformity. Read about prognosis, causes, treatment, and diagnosis.

For further reading: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/juvenile_rheumatoid_arthritis/article_em.htm ^[6]