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Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile Arthritis (pronounced: joo-vuh-nile ar-thry-tis) is a term used to describe a group of long-lasting, chronic, inflammatory diseases that affect children. The etymology of the term comes from the Latin word "juvenis" meaning "young" and the Greek word "arthron" meaning "joint".

Types of Juvenile Arthritis

There are several types of juvenile arthritis, including:

• Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA)
• Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis (JPA)

Symptoms

Common symptoms of juvenile arthritis include:

• Joint pain
• Swelling
• Stiffness
• Fever
• Rash

Causes

The exact cause of juvenile arthritis is unknown. However, it is believed to be an autoimmune disease, in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells and tissues.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of juvenile arthritis is often made through a combination of physical examination, medical history, and laboratory tests, including blood tests and imaging tests.

Treatment

Treatment for juvenile arthritis typically involves a combination of medication, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgery. Medications used to treat juvenile arthritis include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), and biologic agents.

See Also

• Arthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Psoriatic Arthritis

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Juven
• Wikipedia's article - Juven

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