Diseases
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
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Overview
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, formerly known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis in children under the age of 16.
Symptoms
- pain
- swelling
- stiffness
- fever, swollen lymph nodes and rash.
Causes
- juvenile idiopathic arthritis occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own cells and tissues. it's not known why this happens, but both heredity and environment seem to play a role.
Risk factors
- some forms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis are more common in girls.
Diagnosis
- blood tests eg. esr, c-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, rheumatoid factor
- imaging scans(x-rays, mri).
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, formerly known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis in children under the age of 16.
What are the symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
pain, swelling, stiffness, fever, swollen lymph nodes and rash.
What causes juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
juvenile idiopathic arthritis occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own cells and tissues. it's not known why this happens, but both heredity and environment seem to play a role.
Which medicines are used for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
abatacept, azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, etanercept, etodolac, meloxicam, naproxen, oxaprozin, piroxicam, sulphasalazine, tocilizumab, tofacitinib, tolmetin
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