Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
JRA, as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is also known, has symptoms such as pain, joint swelling and overall body stiffness. These symptoms are aggravated in the morning but many children won't complain of the pain. The most common areas affected by juvenile rheumatoid arthritis are the feet and hand joints. The knees are also among the most problematic areas with children suffering from this form of the disease. In fact, knee pains are the ones that help with the detection of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Light skin rashes and fever may also accompany the symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Lymph nodes often swell with cases of systemic JRA and in few cases internal organs are also affected. There are periods when the symptoms of JRA are better or disappear - remissions - and times when symptoms are worse. Treatment is a necessity for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and a doctor's advice should always be sought.
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