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 juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) by carefully examining the patient and his or her medical history, along with the results of laboratory tests. This article explains the exams and tests that diagnose JRA.

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 Center

The SpineUniverse Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Center connects you to important information about this condition. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and effective treatments.

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.