Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis(JRA) is a term used to describe a common type of arthritis in children. It is a long-term(chronic) disease resulting in joint pain and swelling.Juvenile chronic polyarthritis; JRA; Still''s...

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Arthritis symptoms:Joint stiffness when you wake up in the morningJoint painLimited range of motionJoints may be warm...

Causes

It may involve large and small joints of the legs and arms, as well as the TMJ and cervical spine. Pauciarticular JRA...

Tests

The physical examination may show swollen, warm, and tender joints that hurt to move. The child may have a rash.

Treatments

When only a small number of joints are involved, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or n...

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Risk Factors

Young child
No Known Risk Factors

Complications

Juvenile spondyloarthropathy
Destruction of joints

Prevention

No known prevention

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Call for an appointment with your health care provider if:.You notice symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis Sympt...

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