Juvenile Arthritis - Cause - Diagnosis - Symptoms - Treatment

Childhood arthritis is also known as juvenile arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Chronic illnesses, such as juvenile arthritis, can cause a child to miss out on special activities. But with planning, you can help your child enjoy Halloween.

Back to school can be a daunting day with new teachers, new friends, and sometimes a new school environment. Hard enough when you are healthy but the stress mounts quickly when you go back to school with arthritis.

The American College of Rheumatology has issued recommendations for the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Learn which drugs the ACR has recommended to treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

It's very difficult for a parent to see their child in pain. Take the Juvenile Arthritis Screening Quiz. Juvenile arthritis is not a single disease, but rather a variety of diseases with persistent symptoms of arthritis which start before age 16. Consult a pediatric rheumatologist for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

Learn more about the cause, symptoms and treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Preparing for your child's doctor visit is important for child and parent.

A brief explanation and fast facts about juvenile arthritis.

A brief explanation and fast facts about polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

A brief explanation and fast facts about pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Book review of "It's Not Just Growing Pains", a guide to childhood muscle, bone, and joint pain, rheumatic diseases, and the latest treatments.

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become less dense and prone to fractures. Osteoporosis has been called "a pediatric disease with geriatric consequences". Kids with juvenile arthritis need to take special care of their bones,

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory disease resulting in joint pain and inflammation. It may result in joint damage. It usually occurs before age 16.

Tamara Nowakowsky, was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at a very tender age, yet she never gave up her drive to be successful. Her story is truly inspirational. Tamara has taken a career path, and made transitions which have allowed her to continue working - from television reporter, to communications specialist, to business woman.

Certain chronic infections and inflammatory diseases cause several changes in the blood production (hematopoietic) system. Conditions associated with the anemia of infection and chronic inflammatory diseases include juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatic fever.

Secondary systemic amyloid is a disorder in which insoluble protein fibers become deposited in tissues and organs impairing their function. It can be associated with chronic arthritis conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile chronic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Reiter's syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis and Sjogren's syndrome.

The Juvenile Arthritis Alliance (JAA) is a virtual community connected through the Arthritis Foundation Web site. Its members are parents, volunteers, health professionals and anyone who is impacted by juvenile arthritis, from The Arthritis Foundation.