All Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Articles

  • Anatomy of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
    The joints in your body: that's what you have to know to understand the anatomy of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). Learn about the parts of joints, including how cartilage helps your bones move more easily (especially important to know for JRA).
  • Causes of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
    The medical community isn't sure what causes juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). They know it's an autoimmunie disease; the immune system turns against the body and attacks healthy tissues. That's what causes joint inflammation associated with JRA.
  • Common Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Questions
    Reference sheet for the most common juvenile arthritis questions. Find answers to the most important questions, including when surgery is needed and what non-surgical treatment options are used.
  • Drugs and Medications for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
    For juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), doctors recommend treatments to reduce swelling, maintain full movement in the affected joints, relieve pain, and identify, treat, and prevent complications. Most children will need medication and physical the
  • Exams and Tests to Diagnose Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
    A doctor diagnoses JRA by carefully examining the patient and considering the patient's medical history and the results of laboratory tests that help rule out other conditions. There isn't one exam or test that can diagnose JRA, and this article exp
  • Exercise and Physical Therapy for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
    An exercise plan, developed by a physical therapist, is an important part of treating juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). Children need to keep their joints moveable and their muscles strong.
  • FDA Issues Warning for Some Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs
    The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)announced that TNF blockers, a class of drugs commonly used to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, may increase the risk of cancer in children and young adults.
  • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Facts and Tips
    Get a quick overview of key details about juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), including that it's also called juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
  • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Type of Spinal Inflammatory Arthritis
    The type of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis that affects the spine is ankylosing spondylitis. JRA is uncommon and may affect children ages 16 years and younger.
  • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis: Different From Adult Rheumatoid Arthritis
    The main difference between juvenile and adult rheumatoid arthritis is that many people with JRA outgrow the illness, while adults usually have lifelong symptoms.
  • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis: Does It Affect Physical Appearance?
    Most people associate arthritis with physical changes: swollen joints in the hands, for example. But what happens to children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA)? This article explains how JRA can affect physical appearance.
  • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis: Research
    Researchers suspect that both genetic and environmental factors are involved in development of the disease and they are studying these factors in detail.
  • Living with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis: Part 1
    It can be tough to be a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. At a time when no one wants to be different, this diagnosis sets children apart. Tips on how to help your child cope with and accept JRA.
  • Living with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis: Part 2
    Most children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis get through school just fine; they just have to take a few precautions. For example, they may need to get a second set of books to leave at home, or they may need more time to get to class.
  • Surgery for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
    Surgery is rarely used in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) cases, although there are a few scenarios where it may be recommended. Find out when surgery is possible.
  • Symptoms of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
    In juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), some of the most common symptoms are joint swelling and pain. Often, children have a lot of pain in the morning or after a nap. Review other typical JRA symptoms.
  • Types of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
    Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) occurs in several forms. Pauciarticular is the most common. Polyarticular JRA is more like the adult version rheumatoid arthritis. Systemic JRA is the third type. Learn the differences among the three types.
  • What is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?
    Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is arthritis that causes joint inflammation and stiffness for more than 6 weeks in a child of 16 years of age or less. There are several types of JRA, and this article gives an overview.
  • Who Treats Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?
    Most patients with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis have a team of doctors working with them. The main doctor will most likely be a pediatric rheumatologist. This article lists other doctors on the JRA treatment team.
Last Updated: 02/11/2009

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