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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is a chronic disease resulting in joint pain and inflammation. It may result in joint damage. It usually occurs before age 16.
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Symptoms
Arthritis symptoms: Joint stiffness on arising in the morning; Limited range of motion; Slow rate of growth or uneven a...
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Causes
JRA occurs in 50-100 per 100,000 children in the United States. It usually occurs before age 16. JRA is divided into se...
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The physical examination shows swollen, warm, and tender joints that hurt to move. The child may have a rash. Other sig...
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Treatments
Medicines used to treat this condition may include: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; Corticosteroids; An a...
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anakinra
celecoxib
etanercept
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Risk Factors
No Known Risk Factors
Young child
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Complications
Total joint destruction of the major weight-bearing joints; Loss of vision or decreased vision; Chronic spondyloarthrop...
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Prevention
There is no known prevention for JRA.
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Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you notice symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Also ca...
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