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Complementary and alternative medicines for JIA

There are various complementary and alternative therapies that are available in the treatment of JIA. Learn the difference between complementary and alternative therapies and how to tell which ones are safe for your child.

Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy treatment (CPT) for children older than 1 year old

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Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy treatment (CPT) is used to clear mucus from the airways. Learn about the benefits of CPT and the different techniques you can learn to help clear your child’s airways.

Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy treatment (CPT) in a baby (0-12 months)

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Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy treatment (CPT) is used to clear mucus from the airways. Learn about the benefits of CPT and the different techniques you can learn to help clear your baby’s airways.

Stressed adults and anxious young children: Supporting infants, toddlers and preschoolers through COVID-19

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Changes in routine can cause stress and anxiety in infants, toddlers and preschoolers. How young children express their stress can be challenging for parents and caregivers, and when they are also stressed it may be more difficult for them to meet the physical, mental and emotional needs of their children.

Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis: Treatment

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Juvenile Enthesitis Related Arthritis is treated with medicines that reduce inflammation of the joints. Learn about the specific drugs used to treat ERA.

Eye problems and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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Take a detailed look at the types of eye conditions that can occur in young people with arthritis. These conditions include uveitis, cataracts and glaucoma. Learn about some of the potential treatments for these conditions.

Foot and ankle: Footwear and orthotics for JIA

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Proper footwear is important when you have arthritis. Learn how orthotic inserts and splints can help to relieve pain from JIA.

Medications for pain

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Learn about the various medications that are used to treat pain. These include acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, and local and topical anaesthetics.

Juvenile psoriatic arthritis

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Learn about psoriatic arthritis, a type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) that affects 3% to 10% of young people who have JIA.

Exercises for enthesitis and arthritis

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Regular exercise has many benefits and is important for young people with enthesitis. Learn exercises to improve your strength and flexibility.

Treatment options for anorexia nervosa

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Find out about the range of in-hospital and outpatient treatments that can help a child recover from anorexia nervosa.

Complications of juvenile idiopathic arthritis

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Complications of JIA include flares, growth problems, joint contractures, muscle weakness, muscle loss, osteoporosis, and eye problems. Learn more about these complications and how they can be managed.

Choking: First aid

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An overview of how to help your child when they are choking. Along with hands-on CPR training, this information can help save your child’s life.

Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO)

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Information about an inflammatory disease called chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis which causes pain and swelling in the bones.

Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) and exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO): Treatment

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While there is no quick fix or medication for VCD and EILO, most people improve with a care plan and support from their health-care team. Learn about ways to manage VCD and EILO.

Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for JIA

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Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) may be used when other drugs have not been effective in the management of JIA inflammation. Find out how DMARDs work, what their side effects are, and lists which DMARDs are available for the treatment of arthritis.

Biologic agents for JIA

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Find out about the use of biologic agents in the treatment of JIA including what biologics are, how they work, safety considerations and side effects, and the biologics that are currently available to treat JIA.

Diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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Several exams and tests are done in order to diagnose arthritis. A complete medical history, physical exam, blood tests, and imaging studies such as MRI and X-rays are needed.

Bone scan and bone density and JIA

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A bone scan and a bone density test are two types of tests your child may need to diagnose JIA. Learn what you and your child can expect during each of these tests.

Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis: Living with ERA

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When your child is first diagnosed with ERA, it can be scary for both your child and your family. This page has advice and resources for families.

Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS)

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Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) occurs when the immune system is overactivated and causes inflammation. Learn about the signs, causes and treatment of MAS.

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)

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Learn about multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare syndrome linked to a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Physical activity and sport post kidney transplant

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Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a kidney transplant.

Physical activity and sport post lung transplant

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Learn about the important role physical activity plays in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a lung transplant.

Foreskin problems

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Learn how to treat common foreskin problems and when to see a doctor.