What Is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Learn about juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, a specific kind of arthritis that usually occurs in kids and teens under age 17. Lots of teens think that arthritis is something only their grandparents get, but it's actually a condition that affects ... [... more]
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How Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects the Eyes
Although it might not seem possible, a disease that affects the joints can sometimes also affect the eyes. Children with juvenile idiopathic (formerly called rheumatoid) arthritis (JIA) can develop eye problems either as a result of the disease ... [... more]
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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
The most prevalent form of juvenile arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, affects some 50,000 kids in the United States. Learn more. It may begin with a swollen knuckle, a spiking fever, or an unexplainable rash. But no matter what symptoms ... [... more]
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What Is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, a disorder in which the body attacks its own healthy cells and tissues. When someone has rheumatoid arthritis, the membranes around his or her joints become inflamed and release enzymes that cause ... [... more]
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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is the most common forms of arthritis in children. It is also called juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA). It is often a mild condition that causes few problems over time, ... [... more]
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Celebrex Approved to Treat Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved Celebrex (celecoxib) for a new use - the relief of the signs and symptoms of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) in patients two years of age and older. Today's approval follows the ... [... more]
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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA)
JRA is the most common form of arthritis in children. It may be a mild condition that causes few problems over time, but it can be much more persistent and cause joint and tissue damage in other children. JRA can produce serious complications in ... [... more]
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Juvenile Reactive Arthritis
Arthritis, in children or adults, is called "reactive" when it is due to a delayed reaction to an infection. The arthritis usually occurs two to four weeks after the infection and lasts from eight to 16 weeks. It may recur or last longer in [... more]
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Polyarticular JRA
Meaning "many joints," this form of arthritis affects five or more joints. It often affects the same joints on both sides of the body (symmetrical arthritis). Girls are more frequently affected by polyarticular JRA than boys. In teenagers, it .. [... more]
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