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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) is the most common form of arthritis in children. Typical symptoms of JRA are joint inflammation, joint contracture (stiff, bent joint), joint damage and/or change in growth. Other symptoms include joint stiffness or decreased activity level. Children with JRA vary in the degree to which they are affected by particular symptoms. The 3 major types of JRA are pauciarticular JRA (affecting 4 or fewer joints), polyarticular JRA (affecting 5 or more joints) an ...
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Coping skills
... Family members can play critical roles in helping a child cope with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. As a parent, you may want to try the following: Treat your child, as much as possible, like other chi...
Source: MayoClinic
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Resources
- 2004 Drug Guide (Arthritis Foundation)
- American College of Rheumatology

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