is the most common form of arthritis in children. It may be a mild condition that causes few problems over time, but it can be much more persistent and cause joint and tissue damage in other children.
A form of rheumatoid arthritis that has its initial onset by age 17. There The three main categories of JRA are polyarticular, pauciarticular and systemic.
The most common rheumatic disease of childhood: it is typically diagnosed in children who are less than 16 years old who have arthritis in one or more joints that lasts for 6 or more weeks. There are three major types of JRA: pauciarticular (meaning it affects only a few joints), polyarticular (meaning it affects many joints), and systemic JRA (arthritis associated with high fevers and rash). Within the last few years, a new classification scheme, called JIA (Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis), has been proposed, including all of JRA and additional types of childhood arthritis.
A chronic disease marked by inflammation of the joints. Causes pain, joint swelling, and limitations of joint movement, which are controlled with medication, rest and careful, regular exercise.
a chronic, or long-term, condition that affects the joint and surrounding connective tissue in children.
Affects children and may cause skin rash, fever, slowed growth, fatigue, and swelling in the joints.
See: Arthritis, systemic-onset juvenile rheumatoid.
A chronic arthritis of childhood that causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and loss of function in the joints and may also affect other parts of the body.
The Condition"Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that always involves the joints, but may produce extensive connective tissue and visceral lesions..."
A childhood arthritis disease associated with inflammation of the iris and the uvea.
generalized inflammatory joint disease in children.
a form of arthritis in children ages 16 or younger that causes inflammation and stiffness of the joints.
The Condition"...Approximately 20% have acute systemic JRA which is characterized by febrile onset, variable joint manifestations, rash, generalized lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, liver disease and, rarely, by GI tract disease..."
Recommendation NSAIDs"Indomethacin is frequently more effective than aspirin in treating individuals with pauciarticular arthritis of the lower extremities and ankylosing spondylitis..."