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What is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

What is juvenile rheumatoid arthritisArthritis that occurs in people under the age of 16 is referred to as juvenile arthritis. "Juvenile arthritis" covers a number of different types of arthritis in children. The most prevalent type is called "juvenile idiopathic arthritis" or JIA, and also called "juvenile rheumatoid arthritis" (JRA) or "juvenile chronic arthritis" (JCA). A child can be struck by this disease at any age from babies onwards. It may present with only mild symptoms or it may start with a severe full blown attack. Many children, while suffering some discomfort and pain from this disease, are able to get on with normal lives. However, for others it can be a very debilitating condition accompanied by pain and limited mobility in everyday activities. As there is still no cure for juvenile arthritis we can only treat the symptoms in an effort to limit pain and damage to joints and other tissue. For some children the symptoms of arthritis may disappear for a time, or the arthritis may even go into remission entirely. Others will continue to have arthritis into their adult years.About 250,000 children are said to have JRA in the USA.Arthritis Arthritis is a very painful chronic illness. I should know, I am a thirteen year old who has had it since the age of eight. It causes joint pains. There is no way to tell if you can outgrow it. It usually stays for the rest of your life.For more information, contact the Arthritis Foundation or visit their website: arthritis.orgAlso here is a article of a older brother's story of what happens when a younger brother gets arthritis: URL moved to discusion section


Can you get arthritis at your teen years like around 14 or 15?

Yes, You can, as a matter of I started having trouble with it at about age 8.Arthritis that occurs in people under the age of 16 is referred to as Juvenile arthritis. "Juvenile arthritis" covers a number of different types of arthritis in children. The most prevalent type is called "juvenile idiopathic arthritis" or JIA, and also called "juvenile rheumatoid arthritis" (JRA) or "juvenile chronic arthritis" (JCA).A child can be struck by this disease at any age from babies onwards it may present with only mild symptoms or it may start with a severe full blown attack. Many children while suffering some discomfort and pain from this disease are able to get on with normal lives. However for others it can be a very debilitating condition accompanied by pain and limited mobility in everyday activities. As there is still no cure for juvenile arthritis we can only treat the symptoms in an effort to limit pain and damage to joints and other tissue. For some children the symptoms of arthritis may disappear for a time or the arthritis may even go into remission entirely. Other will continue to have arthritis into their adult years. Care should be taken by any one at any age when they are suffering from inflammation as a result if arthritis as it can cause major damage to joints if ignored. (Just ask my metal elbow.)


What is a diagnosis for frequent joint pain in children?

Frequent joint pain in children could be diagnosed as Juvenile Arthritis or Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis's. It should be checked upon by a Rheumatologist as these maladies can lead to very serious joint problems as well as problems with other parts of the body if left unattended.


Learning to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.?

Celebrex is an FDA approved treatment for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis for children 2 years of age and above. As long as the medication is taken as prescribed it has been proven to be successful in treating pain associated with JRA.


How does juvenile RA effect the eyes?

Children with juvenile idiopathic (formerly called rheumatoid) arthritis (JIA) can can end up with problems with the eyes, This can be as a result of the disease or these can be caused by the medications taken to treat the disease. For more information relating to this subject go to the related link (How Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects the Eyes) below.

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What is the other name for juvenile arthritis?

The term Juvenile arthritis may refer to a number of different types of arthritis that occur in children and teenagers the most prevalent type is "juvenile idiopathic arthritis" (JIA), This disease is also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) or juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA).Types of juvenile arthritis includejuvenile idiopathic arthritis (or juvenile rhuematoid arthritis), including oligoarthritis, polyarticular and systemicspondyloarthropathies, including ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and reactive arthritisfibromyalgiaand other types, such as Perthes disease, lupus, dermatomyositis and scleroderma


What is the percentage of people with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?

About 250,000 children are said to have JRA in the USA.


Is it only for children a Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?

No it is only called that when it apeasrs in children under 16 but it is the same as in adults.


Can arthritis affect children as young as the age of six years old?

Yes. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) can appear in kids that young.


What's Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

What is juvenile rheumatoid arthritisArthritis that occurs in people under the age of 16 is referred to as juvenile arthritis. "Juvenile arthritis" covers a number of different types of arthritis in children. The most prevalent type is called "juvenile idiopathic arthritis" or JIA, and also called "juvenile rheumatoid arthritis" (JRA) or "juvenile chronic arthritis" (JCA). A child can be struck by this disease at any age from babies onwards. It may present with only mild symptoms or it may start with a severe full blown attack. Many children, while suffering some discomfort and pain from this disease, are able to get on with normal lives. However, for others it can be a very debilitating condition accompanied by pain and limited mobility in everyday activities. As there is still no cure for juvenile arthritis we can only treat the symptoms in an effort to limit pain and damage to joints and other tissue. For some children the symptoms of arthritis may disappear for a time, or the arthritis may even go into remission entirely. Others will continue to have arthritis into their adult years.About 250,000 children are said to have JRA in the USA.Arthritis Arthritis is a very painful chronic illness. I should know, I am a thirteen year old who has had it since the age of eight. It causes joint pains. There is no way to tell if you can outgrow it. It usually stays for the rest of your life.For more information, contact the Arthritis Foundation or visit their website: arthritis.orgAlso here is a article of a older brother's story of what happens when a younger brother gets arthritis: URL moved to discusion section


What causes juvenile arthritis?

The cause of arthritis juvenile or otherwise is at present still not known.


What is the prognosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis can vary in degrees for children. Some children have extremely severe cases in which they may even loose their sight. It is found however that in most cases they respond gradually and slowly if they receive the appropriate treatment.


What has the author John Shenkman written?

John Shenkman has written: 'Living with arthritis' -- subject(s): Arthritis, Juvenile literature 'Living with Children's Diseases (Living with)'


Can you get arthritis at your teen years like around 14 or 15?

Yes, You can, as a matter of I started having trouble with it at about age 8.Arthritis that occurs in people under the age of 16 is referred to as Juvenile arthritis. "Juvenile arthritis" covers a number of different types of arthritis in children. The most prevalent type is called "juvenile idiopathic arthritis" or JIA, and also called "juvenile rheumatoid arthritis" (JRA) or "juvenile chronic arthritis" (JCA).A child can be struck by this disease at any age from babies onwards it may present with only mild symptoms or it may start with a severe full blown attack. Many children while suffering some discomfort and pain from this disease are able to get on with normal lives. However for others it can be a very debilitating condition accompanied by pain and limited mobility in everyday activities. As there is still no cure for juvenile arthritis we can only treat the symptoms in an effort to limit pain and damage to joints and other tissue. For some children the symptoms of arthritis may disappear for a time or the arthritis may even go into remission entirely. Other will continue to have arthritis into their adult years. Care should be taken by any one at any age when they are suffering from inflammation as a result if arthritis as it can cause major damage to joints if ignored. (Just ask my metal elbow.)


Can a child have rheumatoid arthritis and not have it as an adult?

No, not really it can go into remission however there is always the chance of it flaring up again. However there are many situation where children that have suffered fro juvenile arthritis never have a problem again in adulthood.


Can pediatric arthritis be passed down through generations?

I have heard of juvenile arthritis which is one or another form of arthritis that afflicts children under 16. and yes there is a tendency for these diseases to be passed on through generations.


What is a diagnosis for frequent joint pain in children?

Frequent joint pain in children could be diagnosed as Juvenile Arthritis or Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis's. It should be checked upon by a Rheumatologist as these maladies can lead to very serious joint problems as well as problems with other parts of the body if left unattended.