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Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis: Treatment

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA)

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Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis includes swelling and pain where tendons and ligaments attach to bone. It affects more boys than girls.

Complementary and alternative medicines for JIA

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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.

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.

Nutrition and JIA

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Eating healthy is extremely important, especially for children and teens with JIA. Learn the role a dietitian or nutritionist can play in JIA management, why certain supplements like calcium and vitamin D are necessary, and tips for healthy eating.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for JIA

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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are typically used as first-line treatment of JIA. Learn about the different NSAIDs available and their potential side effects.

Polyarticular arthritis

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Polyarticular arthritis is the second most common type of arthritis in young people. Polyarticular arthritis affects five or more joints within the first six months of diagnosis of JIA. Learn more about the two different types of polyarticular arthritis.

Oligoarticular arthritis

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Oligoarticular arthritis is the most common type of arthritis in young people, affecting four joints or less in the first six months of symptoms. Find out more about the two different types of oligoarticular arthritis.

Surgical procedures for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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Several types of surgical procedures may be used in the treatment of JIA or JIA-related conditions. These include joint injections, joint replacement surgery, jaw surgery, cataract surgery, or glaucoma surgery.

Physiotherapy for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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Physiotherapy can help with pain, weakness, limited range of motion, and reduced physical ability. Learn how a physiotherapist can help your child or teenager with JIA management.

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.

Enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA): A guide for teenagers

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Enthesitis-related arthritis is a type of childhood arthritis. Learn about how it is treated, how exercise helps, and how to maintain a normal lifestyle.

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.

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Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis: Treatment

Complications of juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO)

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

Eye problems and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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

Biologic agents for JIA

Foot and ankle: Footwear and orthotics for JIA

Medications for pain

Juvenile psoriatic arthritis

Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA)

Complementary and alternative medicines for JIA

Exercises for enthesitis and arthritis

Nutrition and JIA

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for JIA

Other questions about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

Polyarticular arthritis

Oligoarticular arthritis

Surgical procedures for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Physiotherapy for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS)

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)

Enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA): A guide for teenagers

Physical activity and sport post kidney transplant

Physical activity and sport post lung transplant