Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... If you''re a parent or caretaker, watch for signs of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, particularly in young children. The main categories of JRA are: Pauciarticular JRA. This affects four or fewer joint...

Causes
... Doctors believe that juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. This means that the body attacks its own cells and tissues. It''s unknown why this happens, but both heredity and environm...

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

How Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects the Eyes
... How the eye works Although it might not seem possible, a disease that affects the joints can sometimes also affect the eyes. Children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) can develop eye problems ...

Complications
... Several serious complications can result from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. But keeping a careful watch on your child''s condition and seeking appropriate medical attention can greatly reduce the ris...

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Support

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...

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Other

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
... What is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis? Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is the most common type of arthritis affecting children. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that can af...

Overview
... Arthritis is usually associated with adults. But children can be affected by almost all of the types of arthritis that adults can have. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) — a chronic condition ...