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What possible complications are associated with polyarticular juvenile arthritis?
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There are many different forms of Arthritis ranging from the wear and tear damage that can happen to joints of the body that you find with osteoarthritis. leading to the requirement of replacement joints pain killers special exercise regimes etc. to diseases like gout where a build up of crystals in the blood stream can destroy joints and organs such as the kidney. As well as the form that are autoimmune diseases that can affect a person of any age and lead to the destruction of joints and body organs ranging from the digestive system to the brain. the drugs that are used to treat these conditions also need to be monitored carefully as they themselves can be deadly as well. So one cans say without too much fear of contradiction that arthritis can lead to a variety of complication's.
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∙ 13y agoSome patients with polyarticular JA will have other symptoms of a systemic illness, including anemia (low red blood cell count), decreased growth rate, low appetite, low-grade fever, and a slight rash.
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What is the prognosis for juvenile arthritis patients?
The prognosis for pauciarticular JA is quite good, as is the prognosis for spondyloarthropathy. Polyarticular JA carries a slightly worse prognosis. RF-positive polyarticular JA carries a difficult prognosis
How common is juvenile arthritis in Turner syndrome?
Juvenile arthritis, an autoimmune condition, has been recently (1998) associated with Turner syndrome. The prevalence seems to be at least six times greater than would be expected if the two conditions were only randomly associated
Learning to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.?
Celebrex is an FDA approved treatment for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis for children 2 years of age and above. As long as the medication is taken as prescribed it has been proven to be successful in treating pain associated with JRA.
Can a 10-year-old girl be diagnosed with arthritis in her knees?
Yes she can as a mater of fact she it can happen when a child is even younger. arthritis at that age is usually known as juvenile arthritis. For more info On this have alook at the related link (What is Juvenile Arthritis) below
What is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
What is juvenile rheumatoid arthritisArthritis that occurs in people under the age of 16 is referred to as juvenile arthritis. "Juvenile arthritis" covers a number of different types of arthritis in children. The most prevalent type is called "juvenile idiopathic arthritis" or JIA, and also called "juvenile rheumatoid arthritis" (JRA) or "juvenile chronic arthritis" (JCA). A child can be struck by this disease at any age from babies onwards. It may present with only mild symptoms or it may start with a severe full blown attack. Many children, while suffering some discomfort and pain from this disease, are able to get on with normal lives. However, for others it can be a very debilitating condition accompanied by pain and limited mobility in everyday activities. As there is still no cure for juvenile arthritis we can only treat the symptoms in an effort to limit pain and damage to joints and other tissue. For some children the symptoms of arthritis may disappear for a time, or the arthritis may even go into remission entirely. Others will continue to have arthritis into their adult years.About 250,000 children are said to have JRA in the USA.Arthritis Arthritis is a very painful chronic illness. I should know, I am a thirteen year old who has had it since the age of eight. It causes joint pains. There is no way to tell if you can outgrow it. It usually stays for the rest of your life.For more information, contact the Arthritis Foundation or visit their website: arthritis.orgAlso here is a article of a older brother's story of what happens when a younger brother gets arthritis: URL moved to discusion section
What is the other name for juvenile arthritis?
The term Juvenile arthritis may refer to a number of different types of arthritis that occur in children and teenagers the most prevalent type is "juvenile idiopathic arthritis" (JIA), This disease is also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) or juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA).Types of juvenile arthritis includejuvenile idiopathic arthritis (or juvenile rhuematoid arthritis), including oligoarthritis, polyarticular and systemicspondyloarthropathies, including ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and reactive arthritisfibromyalgiaand other types, such as Perthes disease, lupus, dermatomyositis and scleroderma
What is the prognosis for juvenile arthritis patients?
The prognosis for pauciarticular JA is quite good, as is the prognosis for spondyloarthropathy. Polyarticular JA carries a slightly worse prognosis. RF-positive polyarticular JA carries a difficult prognosis
What are the characteristics of polyarticular juvenile arthritis?
This type of JA is most common in children up to age three, or after the age of 10. Polyarticular JA affects five or more joints simultaneously. This type of JA usually affects the small joints of both hands and both feet
When did they discover juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
JUVENILE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS was originaly described by George F. Still in 1897. He described several kinds of arthritis characterized by severe systemic symptoms associated with multiple joint involvement
How common is juvenile arthritis in Turner syndrome?
Juvenile arthritis, an autoimmune condition, has been recently (1998) associated with Turner syndrome. The prevalence seems to be at least six times greater than would be expected if the two conditions were only randomly associated
What are the characeristics of psoriatic juvenile arthritis?
usually shows up in fewer than four joints, but goes on to include multiple joints (appearing similar to polyarticular JA). Hips, back, fingers, and toes are frequently affected. A skin condition called psoriasis
What causes juvenile arthritis?
The cause of arthritis juvenile or otherwise is at present still not known.
What are some of the disorders treated by goniotomies?
Uveitic glaucoma associated with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Maternal rubella syndrome. JOAG.
Learning to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.?
Celebrex is an FDA approved treatment for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis for children 2 years of age and above. As long as the medication is taken as prescribed it has been proven to be successful in treating pain associated with JRA.
Is juvenile arthritis congenital?
yes
Is Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis a disease?
Yes,
Can kids be affected by arthritis?
Yes, kids can be effected by arthritis. This is called Juvenile Arthritis. It usually goes away after puberty.
