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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

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Rheumatology

Child (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)

Neck;Wrist;Shoulder;Elbow;Knee;Ankle;Hip;Body

Immune system

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2018-01-19T05:00:00Z

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<p>Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is inflammation in the joints of children and teens. It happens because the immune system attacks healthy joints causing inflammation. Learn more about JIA, its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.<br></p>

<p>Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is inflammation in the joints of children and teens. It happens because the immune system is not working normally and it attacks healthy joints causing inflammation. The exact cause for why this happens is not known. Learn more about JIA, its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.</p>

<div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">About juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Learn about the causes and symptoms of arthritis in young people.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1049&language=English">What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis?</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1050&language=English">What causes juvenile idiopathic arthritis?</a></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children and teenagers</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1051&language=English">Types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children and teenagers</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1052&language=English">Oligoarticular arthritis</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1053&language=English">Polyarticular arthritis</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=918&language=English">Systemic arthritis</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=13&language=English">Enthesitis-related arthritis</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1054&language=English">Psoriatic arthritis</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>The effect of juvenile idiopathic arthritis on a child's health</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1055&language=English">The effect of juvenile idiopathic arthritis on a child's health</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1056&language=English">Complications of juvenile idiopathic arthritis</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1057&language=English">Eye problems and juvenile idiopathic arthritis</a></li></ol></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Understanding diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Learn how blood tests, x-rays, MRIs and bone scans can help diagnose JIA and why a complete evaluation is necessary.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1058&language=English">Diagnosis of JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1059&language=English">Blood tests and JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1060&language=English">Imaging tests (X-rays) and JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1061&language=English">Bone scan and bone density and JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1062&language=English">Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and JIA</a></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Regular check-ups for juvenile idiopathic arthritis</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1063&language=English">Regular check-ups for JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1064&language=English">Regular eye exams for JIA</a></li></ol></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Discover the medication and treatment options for JIA so that you can talk to the doctor about them and make informed choices.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1065&language=English">Treatment of JIA</a></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Medications for juvenile idiopathic arthritis</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1066&language=English">Medications for JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1067&language=English">Taking JIA medications</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1068&language=English">Types of JIA medications</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1069&language=English">Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1070&language=English">Corticosteroids for JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1071&language=English">Corticosteroid joint injections for JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1072&language=English">Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1073&language=English">Biologic agents for JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1074&language=English">Other questions about JIA medications</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1075&language=English">Medications for JIA pain</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Physical treatments for juvenile idiopathic arthritis </h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1076&language=English">Physical treatments for JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1077&language=English">Exercise and juvenile idiopathic arthritis JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1078&language=English">Physiotherapy for JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1079&language=English">Occupational therapy for JIA</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Other types of care for juvenile idiopathic arthritis</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1081&language=English">Nutrition and JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1080&language=English">Psychological treatments for JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1082&language=English">Footwear and orthotics for JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1083&language=English">Complementary and alternative therapies for JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1084&language=English">Eye care for JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1085&language=English">Dental care for JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1086&language=English">Surgical procedures for JIA</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Regular check-ups for juvenile idiopathic arthritis</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1063&language=English">Regular check-ups for JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1064&language=English">Regular eye exams for JIA</a></li></ol></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Teens Taking Charge: Managing JIA online</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Find out what to expect from the parents’ section of the Taking Charge: Managing JIA Online Program and the impacts of JIA on the family.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1087&language=English">Teens Taking Charge: Managing JIA online</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1089&language=English">The impact of JIA on parents</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1091&language=English">The impact of JIA on siblings</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1092&language=English">The impact of JIA on the family</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1093&language=English">The financial impact of JIA</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Teens Taking Charge: Letting go</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Read about ways to help your teen learn to manage their own health-care and take control of their arthritis.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1094&language=English">Teens Taking Charge: Letting go</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1095&language=English">Getting through the teen years</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1096&language=English">Steps towards independence</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1097&language=English">The balancing act</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1098&language=English">Helping your teen take control</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1099&language=English">Encouraging healthy coping behaviours</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1100&language=English">Starting a reward system</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1101&language=English">Encouraging healthy lifestyle habits</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1103&language=English">The future of JIA</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1104&language=English">JIA resources</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1105&language=English">Arthritis associations</a></li></ol></div>

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